Thanksgiving

What am I thankful for?

-God-
I cannot even begin to express my thankfulness to God for loving me beyond my faults (which are MANY). For providing me with a way to come into His kingdom though that precious gift of Jesus' sacrifice, and the only thing I have to do is accept Him as my Lord and Savior and ask for forgiveness. I am so thankful that though all of this He is more than sufficient for me, He had met all of my needs spiritually and physically and I know that He will continue to do so. I am thankful that He choose me to walk this path with Him; I would have never chosen to do it, but he choose me!

-Mom & Dad-
I am so thankful that God saw fit to provide me with such wonderful parents who love me with an unconditional love. I am thankful that God has allowed me to develop a wonderful friendship with both of my parents. I am thankful for the Godly examples they have set for me and my sisters. I am thankful for their love.

-Sisters-
I am thankful that God has blessed me with three beautiful sisters, all of whom I have wonderfully different relationships with.

-My Babies-
I am so thankful that God saw fit to allow me to have such a close relationship with each of my four nieces and nephews. I only hope that through our relationships I can be a Godly example for them. I love those four babies more than anything.

-My Students-
I am thankful for the fact that I got to teach some awesome students who I loved and still love dearly! I pray that when they look back on our time together they will see how much they were loved!

-Peace & Understanding-
I am abundantly thankful for the peace that passes all understanding that God has blessed me with. I am thankful that God has provided me with the understanding I need to get through this situation.

-Friends-
I am thankful for the people that God has allowed to come into my life.

-Hope-
I am thankful for the hope that God has given me in times of uncertainty.

"Give Thanks"
GIVE THANKS
WITH A GRATEFUL HEART
GIVE THANKS
TO THE HOLY ONE
GIVE THANKS
FOR HE'S GIVEN
JESUS CHRIST, HIS SON
(X2)

AND NOW LET THE WEAK SAY
I AM STRONG
LET THE POOR SAY
I AM RICH
BECAUSE OF WHAT
THE LORD HAS DONE
FOR US
(X2)
GIVE THANKS...



"Wherever He Leads"
Take up my cross and follow Me. I heard my Master say.
I gave My life to ransom thee-surrender your all today.


*Chorus*
Wherever He leads I'll go, Wherever He leads I'll go:
I'll follow my Christ who loves me so-Wherever He leads....
I'll go

He drew me closer to His side, I sought His will to know.
And in that will I now abide-Wherever He leads I'll go.
*Chorus*

It may be thru the shadows dim, Or o'er the stormy sea:
I take my cross and follow Him-Wherever He leadeth me.
*Chorus*

My heart, my life, my all I bring to Christ who loves me so:
He is my Master, Lord and King-Wherever He leads I'll go.

I wanna be like Noah!

I started a Bible study recently that focuses on faith and how to build it, great topic isn't it? Today's study was entitled "When Faith Makes You Look Like a Fool," or something very similar; it focused on Noah and his faith and trust in God. Throughout this entire walk I had never thought about Noah and his faith in God, something that I should have done along time ago. However, God is so awesome to give me what I needed to hear exactly when I needed to hear it.

Just think, Noah was told by God to build an arc for a great flood, but they had never seen such a think before. I'm sure and the Bible gives reference to it, people thought the was crazy crazy (that's a family expression to refer to someone who's gone off the deep end), from the outside looking in Noah's faith had made him look like a fool. Now in the end his faith and his family's faith was rewarded, they survived the flood. But that faith wasn't rewarded until after a time of trusting in God without any sign of a flood. So how does this apply to me and my situation? I followed God's will and directions and I just knew that as soon as the school year was over I would be offered a terrific job, the school year has ended and so such offer as of yet. I have posted my resume on job sites and sent it out to numerous companies for different positions, and still nothing. Last night I was starting to get defeated and I felt that still small voice saying "what you are doing is not in vain, you are planting the seeds, and trusting in Me to do the rest." When I read this study today I knew that God was showing me that I need to keep following His directions and leading and in His time I will have the job that He wants me to have. So no more defeat, no more feeling like a fool, in God's time I will have what He wants for me!

"Praise You In This Storm"

I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

[Chorus:]
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

[Chorus]

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

[Chorus x2]