Thursday, 13 August 2009

Thankful Thursday!


It's that time of the week again when I list 5 things I am thankful to the Lord for. If you would like to join in then please visit Sonya over at Truth 4 the Journey to link up.

  • I am thankful that God has blessed me with a son and a daughter. They fight like cat and dog quite often, but really do have their moments of cuteness when they cuddle. I was baking fairy cakes on Tuesday and they both helped me, but Emma doesn't like the noise of the mixer. Jacob cuddled her and said I will keep you safe! How cute is that!
  • An abundance of food in my kitchen! We take this for granted don't we?
  • Friends! I have some lovely, special friendships and am so thankful for them. They encourage, admonish when needed, care, pray and are just such blessings in my life.
  • Clothes on my back and shoes on my feet! Every now and again I feel sorry for myself and grumble about not having enough clothes or shoes. How selfish of me when I have a God who provides my every need. When I think of the poverty in this world I am quickly reminded of how selfish I can be.
  • Team work. Yesterday, some of us gathered at Church to have a large scale clean up of the building. It was hard work but we all worked together as a team with a common goal. All of our kids were being looked after by one brave man who volunteered to look after 5 (2 his own) while we done this task.
4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. 1 Corinthians 12: 4-6, NIV.

So what are you thankful to God for this week?




Posted by Collette@Jesuslovesmums at 7:38 am

18 comments:

  1. More Than Words13 August 2009 at 08:14

    Hi Collette!! Oh, I loved your thankful list!! I could have written most of those too...lol!!

    That is so cute about your son & daughter!! Too sweet!!

    Oh...and to answer your question...I think my eyes are adjusting to not seeing anything...lol! My eye appt. is next Friday!

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  2. Tania @ Larger Family Life13 August 2009 at 09:08

    Thankful for my hardworking husband and the best father any child could ask for.

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  3. Laurie13 August 2009 at 12:16

    Hi sister,
    Yes we do take the everyday things for granted. I think of people who don't have clean water to drink---can you imagine? We have so very much to be thankful for.
    Love and blessings, Laurie

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  4. Kelly13 August 2009 at 13:15

    I concur with Laurie - we do have so much to be thankful for.

    I want to hear more about those fairy cakes!

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  5. Deb13 August 2009 at 13:15

    I have myself also grumbling this week and thinking "I need this..." or "I need that..."...when there is truly NOTHING I need..God has supplied it all!!!
    Thanks my friend!!
    Deb

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  6. Valencia Jones-Edwards13 August 2009 at 13:36

    What a blessing it is to not only have family but a church family as well!!

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  7. Yolanda13 August 2009 at 13:56

    Collette, what a beautiful caring heart that has been poured into you! Lovingly, Yolanda

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  8. Unknown13 August 2009 at 14:48

    I love love love your thankful list! These are things that we all need to be more thankful for each and everyday. I know I take them for granted one to many times! You are such a god fearing woman and it is amazing! I love your blog and reading about your journey with Christ. THank you for sharing all you do!

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  9. Heart2Heart13 August 2009 at 18:23

    Collette,

    I am thankful for amazing family, the love of God through His grace, my hero of a husband, the blogging community of amazing people, and faith that people really do care.

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  10. Beth Herring13 August 2009 at 18:28

    Collette - I always enjoy stopping in here - so glad that I found your sweet blog.

    You have a great list. Kids will fight, but when you see them cuddle and love on each other, you realize that they really do care about the other.

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  11. Lisa13 August 2009 at 20:05

    Your list caused me to pause and give thanks for the things I take for granted most days. Thank You for the reminder.
    Blessings ~ Lisa

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  12. momstheword13 August 2009 at 22:35

    Amen, there is much to be thankful for. I love that name, "fairy cakes." What is it?

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  13. GranthamLynn13 August 2009 at 22:40

    Oh Collette what a sweet thankful list! I can't wait till my little grandson has a sister. He will be a sweet brother too I think. Darling story about the mixer. You will be glad in years to come that you documented that moment today. Thanks for sharing it and the rest of your thankful list. And thanks for coming by. I am having a Gift a Way everytime you leave a comment on my posts your name is entered. Come back by.
    It was a blessing to meet you,
    Sherry

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  14. Sonya Lee Thompson14 August 2009 at 00:11

    Hi Collette,

    So what are fairy cakes? I'm sure they are scrumptuous!

    Glad you joined in this week.

    Love,
    Sonya Lee

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  15. Katy Montgomery14 August 2009 at 00:21

    Great list! What are fairy cakes? Sounds fun and delicious!

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  16. From the Heart14 August 2009 at 00:49

    Your Thankful list was great. Add me to Whaat are fairy cakes?
    AliceE.

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  17. Leslie14 August 2009 at 04:26

    Love your list! What are fairy cakes?

    Hugs and Blessings, Leslie

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  18. Collette@Jesuslovesmums14 August 2009 at 07:32

    Fairy cakes are just plain old cupcakes with icing on them! Not very exciting at all. xxx

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