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This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Jesus Paid it All

November 20, 2007 at 1:29 pm · Filed under Family

At this moment, I can not remember if that is even the title of the hymn that is running through my head. I sat down to blog about Thanksgiving and that hymn started playing through my mind and I was singing along.  “Jesus paid it all…All to Him I owe…” How appropriate for Thanksgiving!

Over the past couple of months we have really struggled with some issues in our family. We have worked through some of them and are working through others. God has been faithful, standing by, waiting patiently to listen and give guidance…even during the days and weeks when our faith has been little and at times non-existent. Jesus paid it all and because of that we can have a relationship with God and look forward to eternity with Him. For that, I’m especially thankful this year. Even though in some areas we can not still see the way clear and the road looks mighty rough ahead, it will all work out…in God’s time.

So, I’m thankful, not just for the abundance that we have in so many areas, but for all the little things too. For me, I would like to share some of the little things. Some are still in need of prayer and patience on our part, but I’m thankful for being tested in those areas and it has been a wonder to see God’s hand in it all…

My husband, for the changes I’ve seen God working in Him.

Our two oldest, growing up and away from us, but so happy for them and the lives they have ahead of them. The wise choices I see them making. THANK YOU!

Our three youngest, the incredible help they have been. The blessing of having them in my life daily.

Our home…still a matter of prayer and testing, but so thankful it is ours for now!

Our church.

Friends that share our beliefs concerning God and His word and the wonderful fellowship with them. They are truly family.

As I read the above for errors, I note that I said ‘the little things’. I guess I used that word because they are the things we usually take for granted. They are in no way ‘little’ in our lives, just over-looked at times. God, thank you so much for all those ‘LITTLE THINGS’!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

3 Comments »

  marlajayne wrote @ November 20, 2007 at 3:05 pm

Enjoyed reading this. We’re thankful for many of the same things. I’ve been trying to concentrate on the little things lately myself, and on my blog I mentioned some of them like the luscious caramel color of our half-bath, music (especially Christmas hymns like “Carol of the Bells”), and so forth. After reading your blog and feeling inspired, I’d adding today’s little things like the yellow tree in front of the Lutheran church, the raining down of tiny leaves in the small patio outside of my builiding at work, the sound of my youngest granddaughter’s cooing, the shiny wood floors in my home, legs that carry me to and fro, and s’mores. I mentioned the legs because I have two people in my circle of friends and family who can no longer walk, one because of advanced cancer and the other because of a multitude of maladies related to old age.

  Rebecca wrote @ December 18, 2007 at 6:26 pm

It’s true. This year I have been somewhat better about being thankful. I have MUCH to be thankful for!

Your title reminds me of Through the Bible, with Dr J Vernon McGee. Has he been a part of your life? My kids can’t stand his voice, but my husband just loves his teaching. :)

  morninghasbroken wrote @ January 4, 2008 at 1:18 pm

Thank you marlajayne and Rebecca for your kind words and for sharing your ‘little things’ with us. I pray you both have a blessed New Year in 2008!

Yes, Rebecca, J Vernon McGee is a great teacher. My husband has a couple books and some of his sermons. Wasn’t he pastor of the ‘Church of the Open Door’? Or am I thinking of something else?

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