Thank You Lord...

Some of you are going through a desperate season, maybe financially struggling, or physically in pain, or maybe depressed or deeply grieving...so to you, I just say I am so very sorry.

To us all, I just want to remind us to remember all the good things He has and is still lavishing upon us...…

Himself
His word
Breath
Salvation, if we so choose
Mercy
Family
Friends
Strangers
Smiles
Sunsets
Sunrises
Nature
Seasons
Hot water
Blankets
Food
Water
Coffee
Provision
Legs
Arms
Sight
Hearing
Touch
Love
Hope
Peace
Joy
Healing
Communication
Connection
Dignity
Tenderness
Celebration
Giving
Receiving
Listening
Sharing
Understanding
Caring
Intimacy
Devotion
Loyalty
Animals
Singing
Laughter
Rest
Anticipation
New beginnings
Endurance
Strength
Humility
Reading
Writing
Modern technology
Science
Development
Choices
Work
Purpose
Prayer
Tears
Care
Investment
Children
Drives in the country
Sound minds
Reasoning
Endorphines
Holidays
Motivation
Inspiration
Ice
Air conditioners
Heaters
Shelter
Beds
Entertainment
Cuddling
Completion
Journeys
Exploration
Hobbies
Memories
Pictures
Movies
Perspectives
Growrh
Learning
Compassion
Empathy
Inclusiveness
Tolerance
Faith
Second chances, sometimes many more
Group fellowship &
One on one time
Differences
Similarities

This list goes on and on and on. Life is not all roses and sunshine, but amongst the thorns there are blessings after blessings.

Let's all take a moment to thank Him, even in the sorrow and suffering. He promises to lift our heads, that He is with us. He deserves our praise, every day, all day.

Can you imagine your family giving you every good gift you have or ever had and not taking time for them, not thanking them, with all that we have?

Well guess what... our greatest family...our Father and our Lord and Savior deserve all we have to give.

wow and double wow, and to think our best is ahead of us....
Thank you so much precious sister

Thank you brother. Our greatest blessing will always be Him.

I'm sure that I could check off a bunch of those good things. It is a cornucopia of glad tidings for sure. I like the Second chances, sometimes many more blessing the best. This has certainly been true in my case. The Journeys are intriguing and well worth the cost of admission. One at a time.

Everytime you make a thread I always check it out because I know it is going to be a good one and this one was just.... wow! I sometimes in my quiet time with him will recall all he has done for me, all he has used me for all the people he has helped and encouraged just because I was willing to be used all the dreams and visions that I am not worthy of receiving all the profound things he has taught me in pretty much every method imaginable be that scripture other people a sermon a song I listen to or even using his own creation like a sunset an ant a flower a bird ect.

And I just express to him how thankful and grateful I am to him and one day I want to repay him for all of this though I know he doesn't ask for it or even want it I hear him say this and I am like father if you wish to bless me and if you wish to give me everything good then give me this and let me repay you for all you have done not because I have to but because it would give me so much joy and would be the greatest honor.
I then go on to tell him that the treasures I seek in heaven are not gold or a mansion or a title to my name or honor of any kind the treasures I seek can only be given to me from him and this is one such treasure to me.

This was my conversation with him last night and I actually forgot about it until I saw your thread so thank you

Me too brother, His mercy has been my only hope. I like that, def worth the cost of admission. God Bless you.

I know what you mean. He is always putting His creation and children on the receiving end. I understand wanting to put Him on that end. You are right, such a treasure. I am grateful that you took the time to read and respond. God Bless you.

I can not believe I negated to add music....

Thank you CharliRenee, your encouraging posts are always such a blessing to read

God bless you! (Numbers 6:24-26)

~Deut
p.s. - the other thing that I find amazing is this, as Christians, we do not thank the Lord for getting us 'past' the thorns and the times of suffering in life alone, but we can (and should) thank Him 'for' the difficulties themselves (as we are able to anyway), knowing that He has promised to cause EVERYTHING in our lives, both the good and the bad, to work together for our good

God bless you as well and safe passage on your life's journey.

This is such an edifying reminder Deut. Thank you. I love that our Father cares enough about us to take us through the hammering, chiseling, and purifying by fire to get us established. We are so blessed.

Thanks Tourist, how are you and your wife doing, btw? Not to take more of your time but I'd love to know.

We are doing pretty good. Darlene has been busy removing clutter from our townhome to present a better appearance and hopefully, an offer to buy. She still has her heart set on moving to Tennessee. She lived there for a few years when she was growing up and I lived there for 3 years in the early 80's while serving in the Army.

The summers are just as hot and humid as Florida but don't last as long and there are 4 definitive seasons which both of us would enjoy. In Florida there are only 2 seasons, hot and then hotter. Three seasons if you count hurricane season. I am not thrilled by the move as it is so much work but really, I could be happy anywhere just as long as the two of us are together.

Aweee yes and to me it seems so ideal to be in Tennessee. I think the change would be exciting. I just love how you too love eachother. I mean I don't know but the loyalty expressed is so wonderful. Will you tell darlene that I said hello?

I will certainly do that.
In fact, I just did. She smiled.

Been there, done that! lol... I'm happy for you man.

To me these are taken for granted. These two are the most important on the list, love dwells on these.