Oct. 16, 2008 - Thankful Thursday and Into the Fire
After spending nearly 40 minutes trying to get access to the Internet, I am thankful for finally being able to post this!
I am thankful for the fun dd and I had last night during a power outage. It was near dusk, and with the thick clouds, the house was getting dark very early. We played hide and seek in the dark. What fun!
This week I am thankful for the opportunity to attend the Mom's Night Out where I shared on the topic of preparing for high school. It was wonderful to spend an evening with like-minded ladies. What a refreshing evening!
I am also thankful that my aunt and my cousin were not murdered over the weekend. They live in a 2-apartment dwelling. Someone set fire to the other apartment. Thankfully, my aunt and my cousin were able to escape.
I am also thankful that my parents will be returning home tomorrow, after having been on a trip for the last two weeks.
I didn't attend church for two Sundays (one so we could have a family day together and one because I wasn't feeling well), so I am thankful that I was able to be in fellowship with my church family again this week. I know people say that you don't need to attend church to be a Christian, but I need that connection with the Body of Christ, and I'm not ashamed to admit it!
I am very thankful for those of you who prayed for me last week while I was going through some tough things. I am doing much better now after spending a lot of time with the Lord.
Speaking of going through a tough time, I wanted to take a moment to suggest that each of you pray for your pastor's family. Our pastor's father was not expected to make it through the night. On top of that, they have a son in the hospital, needing a heart transplant. Their "plate" has been quite full. You may never know what your pastor's family is dealing with behind the scenes, but God does. Lift them in prayer today. They need your prayers.
This week's devotion: Into the Fire
Comments
Oct. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by http://shortybearsplace.blogspot.com/
Glad things are better sweetie.
Oct. 16, 2008 - Thankful Thursday
Posted by Laurie Ann
Precious post! I loved the part about playing hide and seek. Steve and I need to remember that one. Praying for your pastor's family and for mine as well...thanks for this reminder. Happy Thankful Thursday to you!
Oct. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Lynn
Great Praised Stacy. Hide n seek made me smile. Glad you family is okay. Also, you are right about taking consideration for our pastors. They DO have more than we know on their plate. Hugs. Have a wonderful TT.
Oct. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by JADsmama3
Wow! I am thankful that your aunt & cousin weren't murdered too! That is a blessing!
Isn't it funny how hide and seek is so much fun, even as adults?!?!? I love playing that with my kids. :)
Have a blessed Thursday!
Vania
Oct. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Loved to hear your grateful heart in your TT post. I really appreciate your urging to pray for local pastors and their families. We are just like everyone else and we have trials and tests and we need prayers, sometimes we even get discouraged and lonely. There is power in prayer! Thank you for praying for your Pastor. -Blessings
