To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1: 11-12
3. I am thankful that my youngest son is showing some progress in his reading. It is a slow but worthwhile road. 4. I am thankful that my middle son will be graduating 5th grade with honors, next week. (not sure if I am thankful school will be out though, hehe) 5. I am thankful Darlene has given me the opportunity to write for Internet Cafe. It is difficult to explain what each of us goes through each time we write, many times you draw a blank, and you fear, but God always comes through. Then you write something and when you proof read it you realize it WAS NOT YOU who wrote it. God is so faithful, I am sure the others would tell you the same. It is almost sureal. Anyways I mention that because today was my day to post, and if you get a chance I would love for you to stop by here. I will be honest for some reason this post touched me deeply, and was somewhat difficult to write. But like I said God is teaching me just as much as those of you who read it. To join in or read more Thankful Thrusdays, head on over to Sting My Heart. Have a great Thursday.
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Congrats on your middle son. With honors - way cool.
I so totally agree with you on the writing for Darlene’s blog. I love it, but sometimes it is gut-wrenching when you only have a title in our head all day, but nothing else — it is a God thing when the page is empty, but all of a sudden it is filled.
Don’t be too hard on yourself — God is not. If we run to Him, He is faithful and will cleanse us…
Thank you for sharing your thankfulness with us this week.
Blessing to you and yours.
Good for your son! I think we are our own biggest criticizers - it’s definitely humbling to know that God loves us no matter what.
I always enjoy your Thankful Thursday posts, Laurel. Congratulations to both your boys - I know you’re proud of them.
And now I’m running over to read your latest contribution at Darlene’s place - I hate that you struggle with it so because you always do such nice posts there.
Now…listen to that encouraging commenter and stop pecking away at yourself!
I just read your beautiful post at The Internet Cafe but comments aren’t working for me - I can’t get into them. So I’ll say it here.
You know this is a timely post for me. I’ve asked myself where my miracle is countless times in the past week. Thank you for reminding me that we don’t always get what we ask for but God is still who HE says he is. I needed to read this.
Praise God for all your thankfuls:)
What a beautiful list of thankfuls! I’m so glad you were lifted up! Isn’t it wonderful how God works? AND! That commenter must be a really fabulous lady!..lol
Bless you for having, and sharing such a grateful heart.
It’s been a difficult week for me too….and I have had some really good friends encourage me to…it’s such a blessing to have friend.
special friends are awesome bless her
thats awesome about your son
congratulations to your middle son
Congrats to middle son! That is great, Laurel!
I always come away touched or inspired by what you write. Always. It’s so obvious you write from your heart and that God speaks through you. I love that!
Blessings~
I love the way God uses our friends or even people we don’t know, to bring us encouragement through His Word. It brings life to us.
Great list from the heart. Thanks for sharing. Have an awesome day.
Yeah! On to middle school and into the wonderful world of reading, congrats to both boys. I am so thankful that His mercy steps in and saves us from ourselves!
Loved your CWO…I could hear your heart all in it…
You are such a sweet friend and an encouragement to many…I hope you feel just a tiny portion of what we are sending your way in return…My prayers and blessings on you!
I am always blessed by your writing, Laurel! And I’m so glad that God uses other bloggers to bless and encourage you. I know He uses others to bless me, too!
I think you are such a great inspiration, friend, mother etc when I read your posts. You are so sweet and God loves you as you are don’t be hard on your self my friend.
Congratulations on your son with honors what an achievement.
Thank you for your post , visiting me and helping me as a new blogger.
Many blessings,
Angel ():)
God is so good! I needed that LPM Blog entry yesterday, too! Isn’t Beth just the coolest??? I should have posted her on my thankful list, because God continues (almost daily) to use her to sharpen me and make me want to live harder for Him! Congratulations on the achievements of both your boys. I know you are proud!!
You are always the first one to be thankful…and that is so cool…
I know about self-doubt, and praise God indeed that He sends encouragers our way, at just the right moment:-)
I just love reading these lists. The thankfulness of others somehow blesses those who read it. I appreciate your sweet spirit Laurel - the way you see God’s hand in everything thing that comes into your life. It is a reminder to me to look for His touch on everything that comes my way too.
I’m off to read your devotional.
I enjoyed your list. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for visiting my blog. Congrats to both of your boys.
Grats on your son’s honors - how special that must be for him and for you!
Thank you for visiting my site too. I just wish I could have gotten back to you sooner.
I enjoyed the transparency of your TT list, as well as browsing your lovely blog. ThanX for making this newbie feel welcome. I’m grateful for your visit and comment.