THANKFUL THURSDAY!

Chins-up!

It's my friend's way of saying, "I'm with you" so let's laugh together. 

And the focus is changed with a verse of gratitude.

Every good and perfect gift is from above. (James 1:17)

Even if it takes us awhile to see God at work for "good," remember, "in everything give thanks" (1 Thessalonians 5:18) and "wait expectantly to see what's going to happen.

To wait can be active...an eager anticipation of what God in His with-ness is going to do with me...allowing me to see His tangible goodness in my life in His timing.

KIDSPEAK WISDOM & OTHER GOD SOURCES,

Storms of life can sometimes bring darkness. Sometimes the storms can seem so dark that one forgets to look for the blessings. How grateful I am for ones in my life, from family to friends who offer the right reminders, from words to pictures.

Youngest grandson gave one of those "out of the mouth of babes" comments that was so relevant.

The sun's awake so I'm awake.

What a positive way to approach each new day for a little tyke. 

In his 80s, Daddy, would say each morning, "I'm grateful for everyday the good Lord gives me."

Photos sent from friend, Anne B. 

From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised. (Psalm 113:3)

Result--Today My prayers changed from petition to praise!

ADDENDUM: Just minutes after I had already typed this, brother Buddy, called from Vanderbilt Trauma PT saying he is being released on Saturday to go home to Louisville, KY. Hallelujah! 

What a praise!

SATURDAY-SHORT!

Little book with BIG truths from Scripture!

In 5 words or less. My way to help my ever decreasing memory.

....I am with you always.....(Matthew 28:20) 

THOTS--Trusting Him on this Subject!

His Presence always. Remains perpetually. 

Regardless of circumstances.

On every occasion.

God here now and even until the end of the age.

Keep focused here today, girl!

This Saturday short just got longer......

After I finished this entry, I stumbled, fell and twisted/sprained or broke my ankle.

LANGUAGE OF HOPE!

Worries have you sleepless?

Fear have you tossing and turning?

What's does one do when she hopes for a good night's sleep, "safe and secure from all alarms"?

The LORD is my Shepherd.....He leads me beside still waters...He restores my soul....He is with me.......He comforts me.......I will dwell with Him forever. 

hARDWIRED FOR HOPE!

Day 1 of 40 Days of Hope reminded me that true lasting hope is never found horizontally.

True lasting hope is only ever found vertically, at the feet of the Messiah, the One who is hope. (Tripp, p.11)

NEW YEAR'S DAY 2024!

May today, January 1, 2024 be a blessed beginning to 2024!

As the City of Hope declares this 1st day of 2024, "A lovely day for hope." 

For me, that includes spiritual as well as physical, undergirded by Romans 15:13.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

LET IT GO!

12/31/23

Lay aside every encumbrance. (Hebrews 12:1-2)

Let go of the unnecessary. The heavy. The bulk. 

Let go of worry. 

Let go of digital distractions.

Let go of expectations of pleasing others over the Lord.

Travel light. Do less. 

Get rid of unhealthy habits.

Run with endurance. 

Fellowship with God's people fuels endurance.

Daily allow God's word to energize you.

Make most of your time. (Ephesians 5:15)

Fix eyes on Jesus! 

Make Jesus your daily FOCUS!

Don't let Him go.

HOPE NEEDED ONCE MORE---TO BEGIN 2024!

Abounding hope, is known in "Dotsyese" as abunDANCE of hope. May I "dance" through 2024 with all joy and peace in every step as I believe!"

A dance allowing me to follow the lead of my partner, the One who is my Living Hope. A dance keeping my eyes on Him and not looking down on my own circumstance of fear.

Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.(Psalm 37:24, NLT) Help me, LORD!

FAITHFUL FRIENDS

Trustworthy. Encouraging. God honoring. Others before self 

Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves. (Ephesians 4:32)

HAPPY NEW YEAR.....almost!

Hoping I make it to 2024--- if I do, I'll probably start with this...

My One Word:Hope

Hope in God is sure Hope! A sure hope! (New Morning Mercies, August 1)

One who is glorious in grace and abounding in love.

Already considering my G.I.G. for 2024!

Grow

In

Grace

Make my GIG visible for your glory!!!

That's my GIG; what's yours?