Though the Lord is high, yet he has respect to every lowly, humbled sinner; but the proud and unbelieving will be banished far from his blissful presence. Divine consolations have enough in them to revive us, even when we walk in the midst of troubles.

And God will save his own people that they may be revived by the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life and holiness.

If we give to God the glory of his mercy, we may take to ourselves the comfort. This confidence will not do away, but quicken prayer.

Whatever good there is in us, it is God works in us both to will and to do. The Lord will perfect the salvation of every true believer, and he will never forsake those whom he has created anew in Christ Jesus unto good works.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalm 138:8

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Grains of Gratitude Sunday, February 3


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This has been a hard week for me. There are some changes in my personal life happening and people are hurt. I'm not sure what the ultimate end will be for this situation - but for now, it's difficult for many of us.

I think it's extremely important for me to be able to express those things for which I am most thankful this week. Even in the midst of the changes in my life, there are still reasons to be thankful to God!

1) I am thankful that I have a home. It may not be my permanent home and it may not be within my "comfort zone", but it is a home, where I am loved and welcomed, and I am thankful.

2) I am thankful for those family members who have shown me unconditional love and acceptance. I have been worried that they would not be able to accept the changes coming about and have even worried that they would no longer love me. So far, my fears were unfounded.

3) I am thankful for my friends at work! They, too, accept me - unconditionally and without judgement. They have expressed their acceptance of me and whatever my choices, they understand and will support me and help me to deal with the changes.

4) I am thankful for my friend, Karen. She has been my friend for over ten years. She knows me! She accepts me and she loves me. She has helped me through many struggles with my children over the years. She has wept with me, rejoiced with me and prayed with me. She is my closest friend and I know that she will always be there for me as I will be for her.

5) I am thankful. I truly can not express how thankful I am that God is my Father and He loves me and knows my heart! I am thankful that nothing on this earth can separate me from His love and His mercy!

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38,39


In His Love and Blessings
annb
Posted by ann at 11:44 AM
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2 comments:

  1. HomeSchool Mommy9:59 AM

    You sound like you're coming out of the closet...or having a sex change operation....haha.

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  2. Valerie7:49 PM

    Oh, you have so much to be grateful for!!!! What a beautiful post.

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