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Hi, welcome to my blog. I will be sharing our experience as we homeschool 5 boys - our struggles, trials, prayers, and blessings. There are many challenges along the way for any homeschooler and I hope you are encouraged by what you read here. We use Sonlight and My Father's World as our main curriculum. Thank you for stopping by and comments are welcomed.
Well I missed Thankful Thursday last week...I will try not to get too carried away with this post to make up for lost time. :-)
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit...O LORD, the hope of Israel..." Jeremiah 17:7-8
This verse was an encouragement to me this past week and I wanted to share it with you. I am so thankful that as we trust in the LORD we are likened to a tree planted by the water with deep roots - and no matter what comes our way we do not need to fear. It is so easy to be afraid in this world but for those who trust the Lord do not need to be afraid. It says in 1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love." I am also thankful for that perfect love the Father showers on us. The verse in Jeremiah says that we will not wither and we will continue to bear fruit as we trust in the LORD. I am thankful the Lord gives us the strength we need & we have the victory through Him. It makes you want to shout "O LORD Hope of Israel...I love you & I am so thankful you picked me up out of the pit and placed my feet on a solid Rock. Thank you Jesus!!"
I am thankful for the servants of the Lord who so graciously give to others and just last week someone dropped off some food for our family. Thank you Lord!
I am thankful for the trials that the Lord has brought us through over the years. We have grown in our faith & seen the Lord do some wonderful things. He is good & He is sovereign - Praise His name!
I am thankful for my family...the Lord has blessed me with some good times with them over the last few weeks. We haven't done a lot but we have spent time together & I am thankful we are able to do that.
I am thankful for the beautiful summer weather we have been experiencing. It has been a little chilly this past week but my hubby loves it! The kids have been playing outside a lot in the afternoon soaking in the sunshine.
I could go on and on...but I must close for now...I pray you all have a blessed weekend...enjoy the weather & your family!
"And it will not be anxious in a year of drought..." what a super promise of our Lord in Jeremiah :)
I am so thrilled to read that you had time with your family - that is the most precious thing we can have.
Awesome that you had someone drop off food for you :)
Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us. Be blessed today and always...
Tammy...glad you are back sharing your grateful heart and the excellent choice of scriptures! It's wonderful when you have expected blessings and able to enjoy the simple pleasure of just being together with your family. That really touched me!
Be blessed! Peggy
I really enjoyed this post, once again. Thank you for sharing the way you do. I love how you always have an encouraging scripture to share with us, Lord knows I need it. Glad you are enjoying the outdoors, I have been doing that so much lately. It really helps me to relieve stress. Out there in the wide open surrounded by God's wonderous creation of nature.
Be blessed,
Stacy
Therefore encourage one another and build
each other up... 1 Thessalonians 5:11b
Aug. 21, 2008 - Thankful Thursday
Iris at Sting My Heart is focusing on peace today. Everyone longs for peace - peace in their homes and in their countries. As Iris pointed out one definition of peace is: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions. Another definition, which encompasses the above definition is: Strong's Concordance 7965 - Hebrew Shalom ..... A word study in the New King James version for SHALOM says: Completeness, wholeness, health, peace, welfare, safety soundness, tranquility, prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation or discord.
I am so thankful for the peace of God. It is more than being free from conflict on the outside...it is true freedom from conflict on the inside. So many times we appear to be cool, calm and collective but inside our emotions and thoughts are raging. I am so thankful that we, as believers, can have shalom even in our inner being. When the storm is raging call on your Prince of Peace and He will quiet you with His peace. Thank you Jesus for that peace...it is a strong testimony of your work in our lives.
I am also thankful for my MIL and her sister. They have offered to take the boys for a day so that I can have some time to myself.
I am thankful that my dh's new job is going well. The Lord has given him peace, wisdom and strength each day.
My prayer for you:
The LORD bless you, and keep you; the LORD make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace (shalom). Numbers 6:24-26
Sonshine over at Glimpse of Sonshine presented me with this award - Thank you for your kindness!! It was not easy to choose only 5 blogs for this award because I enjoy reading so encouraging and informative blogs. Blessings to all of you...and keep on writing!!
Now I must:
1. Choose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award based on creativity, design, interesting material, and overall contribution to the blogger community, regardless of the language.
2. Post the name of the author and a link to his or her blog so everyone can view it.
3. Each award-winner has to show the award and put a name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award.
4. The award winner and presenter should post the link of the �Arte y pico� blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.
5. Please post these rules.
I nominate the following blogs for this award(in no particular order!)...
Tiany at Less of Me~More of Him: a beautiful blog plus homeschooling and homemaking resources
Stacy at By God's Grace: love her cute graphics, worship music & her willingness to be real about life and give God the glory
Dee at Boys 'R' Us: fellow homeschool mom of all boys; enjoy reading her humorous posts about life with all boys
Song of the Sagebrush: enjoy her poems & posts about her life on the ranch; brings me back to the simple way of life
Shorty Bear's Place: love to read her Thankful Thursday post; a beautiful heart that loves the Lord
"Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You..."Jeremiah 32:17
I am thankful there is nothing to difficult for our God. If He can create the heavens and the earth through His great power then we can be sure He is able to accomplish mighty things in our own lives.
I am thankful for my husband, who has worked tirelessly this week training in his second job and continues to accomplish work in the ministry. I am thankful for his dedication to the Lord and to his family.
I am thankful for my children. They are each a unique gift from the Lord. They may bring challenges into our lives but they are also a huge blessing.
Thank you Iris for hosting the Thankful Thursday meme. If you would like to know more head on over to her blog and check it out. You will not be disappointed.
The kids have been playing outside a lot in the afternoon soaking in the sunshine.