the things shoved in places for the showing last week that I still haven't been able to find
the school books I had to search for as well
the unpaid bills
the messy laundry room
the house needing to be picked up, let alone "deep cleaned"
the contractions I'm having with nothing ready for a baby yet
the overwhelming feeling of being behind and alone at this very moment
Lord, thank You for everything You give me... for even when I don't know why, I know You have a plan, and I willingly accept what You decide for me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
(Read the story that inspired "Thorny Thank Yous", and please leave a comment thanking God for the thorns in your life today as well.)
HI
Thank you for leaving me a comment. I thought I should add you since I'm doing your CHCHC with Mom. We are getting some done and hopefully when we're done we will be a lot happier and cleaner. I plan on coming to your blog now as well, please stop by mine any time!
I like that poem, it's very true. We have been having lots of rain and it's very mudding here. An elderly gentleman I help out said "If we didn't have the rain and it was hot, we still complain"
Very true we are human and we will not be satisfied. The only way we can be truly content is if we put our trust in the LORD and know he's in control!
*hugs*
Good reminder to give thanks in *all* things.
Thank You, Lord, for this house that is so very messy because I haven't been diligent in training myself and my children.
...for the sore throat I've had since yesterday.
...for yesterday's headache which *whew!* was gone this morning when I woke up.
...for dh being out of town this week--perhaps we can surprise him with a picked-up front room, and even if things get away from us as they so often do, we'll be so glad to see him back.
...for the younger ones finding the math books they misplaced on Friday.
...for the mossy roof that keeps off the rain.
...for the reluctant car that has still gotten us to where we needed to go, especially doctor's appointments.
...for the cheerful voices this morning, especially after yesterday's sibling strife.
Got to get a start on the day, (had an early dr's appointment but now we're back and just about done with second breakfast) but will be lifting you in prayer.
I can't help but think of what God does with us when we are in the wilderness either literally or figuratively. This is His time of greatest work in us I believe. I've no doubt that this time of trial combined with God's mighty hand and your commitment to keep your eyes on Him will bring great blessings for you. He is at work in your life right now and for that give thanks! You are doing a great job and when the baby comes you will be exactly where God wants you to be.
I'm sure I can safely speak for everyone and say that we all love you and will support you through anything.
Thank you Lord for my boys being so loud and ranbunctious(is that how you spell that?), and for them not listening to me because my husband and I haven't trained them to listen and obey us, thank you for my super messy house and for the 5 really loud boys in my house at this very moment, thank you for the flat tire that was on my car and for the flat spare tire, and for me going to one Wal-mart to get it fixed only to be turned away because I didn't get there at 7:00 and having to drive 25 miles to go to another Wal-mart to get it replaced which took 5 minutes and not getting home with our supper until 9:00. Whew, that was a mouthful, but do I feel better!
Stop by my blog to see the picture of what my 6yo made on Easter Sunday!
thank you for
the hip and the shoulder that hurts
that my hubbie is out of town
that i still feel confused about school for next year.
the forgiveness that needs to come from your heart through mine for the man who hurt me as a child
for a noisy, loud, fart-filled house with only a 2 year old for estrogen compatibility
for all the ways you orchastrate(sp?) my life for your glory and not mine.
julie
and a woman seeking the Lord's Will (daily), a wife (striving to keep the romance alive), a "Smamma" (Step- mother) of one and a homeschooling mom of seven (I was never going to have children), who starts every day over (after messing SOME thing up the day before), knowing God's grace is overflowing (just like my laundry), and so thankful He's blessed me more than I'll ever deserve.
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•Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - Hullo, as Frodo would say
Thank you for leaving me a comment. I thought I should add you since I'm doing your CHCHC with Mom. We are getting some done and hopefully when we're done we will be a lot happier and cleaner. I plan on coming to your blog now as well, please stop by mine any time!
I like that poem, it's very true. We have been having lots of rain and it's very mudding here. An elderly gentleman I help out said "If we didn't have the rain and it was hot, we still complain"
Very true we are human and we will not be satisfied. The only way we can be truly content is if we put our trust in the LORD and know he's in control!
Thank you again!
Sincerely,
Myrtle Dimple Hardbottle