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After all my complaining, whining and rambling this week  it is now time ( not that every day isn't a day to be thankful) to thank God for the things he has done, is doing in my life, for his providing, and for his love.

• I am thankful that my Lord has patience with me. He never gives up on me and when I feel like giving up he strengthens me and encourages me through His Word, His Spirit,  blogger friends, great books, wonderful music, my family, and church.
  
• I thank God that when I do get *down* , He won't allow me to stay down. He lifts me up. He maketh my feet like hinds feet and setteth me upon high places. Ps 18:33
• I thank God that when I am weak, He is Strong.
• I thank God that my oldest son seems to be calming down a bit ( one day at a time). Less complaining this week. He has been really sweet to me on many occasions , being helpful without being asked and such. I thank God He made a way for me to have the funds to switch his curriculum to the one he has asked for.
• I thank God for the youth program that my oldest in now in. For the men and women of our church ( my pastor, the ranch owner, my friend-the LSW) for getting togehter and helping me with my son. I know it is my duty but I thank God for those He sends to help us out.
• I thank God that He brings me through every storm of life. That He provides for me shelter, comfort and peace,  while I am in the storm. He let's me know that I am never alone. He is always with me.
  
• I thank God that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper. No matter what the situation looks like, God can and will handle it as long as we allow Him to. He makes the way where there seems to be no way because He is the WayMaker.
  
• I thank God for keeping His hand on my middle son even though he was being disobedient this past Sunday when he got hurt on that old trailer. I am thankful that the cut on his head was not life threatening and that  he only needed three staples.
  
• I thank God that in those situations like this past Sunday, we can use the Word of God to teach life lessons to our children. The Word comes out that we have told them and they can see just how true the Bible really is. They can actually tell us a scripture that will relate to the incident if asked. That let's me know we must be doing something right. As long as the Word is first and everything else follows...I believe we will make it.

So, what are you thankful for this week? If you want to read more from Thankful hearts click on the graphic above and you will find a long list to choose from. Hey, you might even want to add your name to the list if you haven't already. Do you have anything that you might want to Thank God for? Stop now and even if you don't join in on the Thankful Thursday list, take a moment and Thank Him. He ( Jesus our Lord) deserves it.
Be blessed,
Stacy

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Posted by Anonymous

Such a lovely thankful post sweetie. http://shortybearsplace.blogspot.com/

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Posted by Ellen

I, too, am thankful for our church youth program. Isn't it so exciting to see the kids growing spiritually?
http://ellenfunlearning.blogspot.com/

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Posted by Iris

You are right, Stacy - our Lord deserves our thanks every day. I know that raising boys is not an easy task. I only raised on with the help of God and my beloved - but it sure wasn't easy. If you keep your eyes fixed on the cross - you will make it. I did :)

Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us this past week.

Blessings to you and your precious family.

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Posted by Anonymous

I forgot to tell you that I love the spring template. looks so cute!

Kysha
http://humblemama.blogspot.com

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Posted by bubbebobbie

that the Lord upholds my friends. I am glad that you feel God's strength as you tiptoe through new plans, new curriculum and new trials. I am glad to read your three stapled child is doing well, head wounds are so frightening.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie

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Posted by SeekingJESUSnTeachingKIDS

I just wanted to stop by and say hi. I hope to hear from you on your blog soon. Hope all is well:p
:>Michelle

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Posted by Anonymous

Just checking in on you. You were on my mind. How are you doing?

Kysha
http://humblemama.blogspot.com

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Posted by NavyMom

that God always provides. I don't know yet how He is going to provide in our desperate need right now, but I know He will.

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