Saying Thank You

The Lord has been putting my mind to work lately. It is good when He brings things to our attention. There are things we can forget that we really shouldn't.

When we ask God for things whether it be for small things or large, important or just wanting, healings, finances, or whatever, do we always remember to thank Him? We may not get exactly what we want but He answers the request.

Sometimes it may be just a simple request but do we thank Him? I didn't forget to ask Him so why should I forget to thank Him?

Philippians 4:6; "...with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God". So, if we make known our requests to God we should thank Him. Psalm 100:4; "...be thankful unto him, and bless his name". God doesn't have to answer our prayers but He does. It is because of His love for us that He does. By being thankful and telling Him thanks for answering our prayers shows Him that we love Him.

When someone does something for me I try to remember to tell them thank you. If it is important to tell another person thanks I know that it is just as important to tell the Lord. Even if it is not answered the way I wanted it, I know He has answered it the best way for me.

God has given me so much and He continues to give. I need to not only tell Him thanks but show Him I am grateful. I need to give Him praise for all He has done. I know I am on His mind at all times. It seems impossible how I can be but it is true. He knows everything about me, He knows what I am thinking and what I am doing. I know He is waiting for me to talk to Him and to give Him praises that are due Him.

Like I have said I try to remember to tell Him thanks for answering my prayer request but there are times I forget. I think we will always remember to say thanks for the really big request but the smaller ones doesn't seem to get a thank you.

Thank you for stopping by and may you know the peace of the Lord. Blessings!

Thoughts And Words

I was thinking the other day about things I do or think. I wondered to myself if the things I do or think would be pleasing to God. I am sure not all the things and thoughts I have had in my lifetime have been pleasing to Him nor have they glorified Him. Then that made me start thinking, if I want to please God and be Christ like I need to make sure the things I do and think are pure. This has been hard as in a fleeting thought and of course words that I have thought and said has not been pleasing to God.


It was just yesterday morning, a car pulled out in front of Dave and I said out loud 'what do you think you are doing, get out of the way, if you are going to pull out in front of someone, don't poke along." Now that doesn't sound so bad but my voice made it sound unpleasant. I know God was not pleased with me. No, the guy didn't hear me but God did and so did Dave. After it was over with I was ashamed of myself.

Now to make things worse, I just went in to get a banana and my poodle went with me. She wanted a bite and then when I gave it to her she wouldn't eat it. So, what did I do? I yelled at her. I know she is an animal and not a person (but I happen to be an animal lover) but what if it had been a great-grandchild? I probably would have yelled at them also. The Holy Spirit sure spoke to me. I am glad He did as it made me think, if I am going to continue to say things that are unpleasing to God, why am I writing this?

I believe the Lord wants me to more attentive to what I think and say. Perhaps my thoughts and words have not been as pure as what I have thought and this is a way of the Lord getting my attention. If this is the case I am certainly glad He has although I am not proud of the words and the way I have said them the last couple of days.

I Corinthians 10:31; "...or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God". I certainly wasn't saying those things to the glory of God. As a Christian I should do and say everything that is pleasing to God and to promote his glory. Whatever can't be done for God's glory, I should not do or say. I can honor God by my thankfulness, trust, faith, prayer, loyalty, conduct, and my obedience to Him. I know I have to work on my words and my thoughts. I believe people believe as long as their thoughts or words are not filthy or uncomplimentary they are doing okay. I ask you, do you think God was proud of me or was He glorified by my words yesterday and today? They weren't really mean words but they didn't compliment God nor was He glorified.

Luke 4:22; "And they all bear him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth..." Well, Dave was with me when I yelled at the driver that pulled out in front of us and also when I yelled at my poodle. He can certainly say I didn't please or glorify the Lord. I know as sure as I am setting here God's words are pure words.

I am challenging each of you to think about your thoughts and words. Remember they don't have to be nasty thoughts or words to be unbecoming to the Lord. Our thoughts and words need to be pure, complimentary to God, and to bring glory to Him. If they don't then we should not have them.

Thank you for stopping by and may you know the peace of the Lord. Blessings!

My God

Have you ever thought what it would be like if we didn't have the Lord walking around with us? I have and I wouldn't like it one bit. I believe it would be a lonely world and it would be a really scary situation, we have so much with the Lord and to not have Him would be a horrible thing.


I would like to write about some of the ways I feel about the Lord.

God is the Creator of all things. Genesis 1:1; "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth". The Bible tells us God created everything. Genesis 1:26; "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness..." So, I know I was made in the image and likeness of God and so were you. Isn't this awesome?

He is my friend and I am His friend. James 2:23; "...and he was called the Friend of God". Proverbs 17:17; "A friend loveth at all times..." God loves me all of the time and always will. He may not like what I do or say but He loves me. Because I love Him and am His friend I will always do what He wants me to (I may have a talk with Him about this) but I know that in the end I will do what He wants me to do. He would never ask me to do anything that I wasn't able to do.

I know the Lord will always be with me. His Word tells me this. Matthew 28:20; "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen". We know the Lord never lies so I know He will always be with me. No matter if I am poor, humble, apparently unimportant, or weak He cares for me. He will take care of me with concern. He knows every trial and struggle that I go through and gives me grace that is sufficient and His presence to help me.

He is my Help. Psalm 33:20; "Our soul waiteth for the Lord: He is our help and our shield". God is the only one I can depend on to help, He will protect me as a shield would. Why would I want anyone else that would not be able to protect me as He does?

The Lord is my Light. His light will always be there to show me the way. Psalm 119:105; "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path". God's Word has spiritual principles that help me to avoid tragedies, potential disasters, and many sorrows I might have made from wrong decisions and choices. I must always cherish it's wisdom and hold on to its instructions in my life's situation.

I know God will keep me from evil. II Thessalonians 3:3; "But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil". When I earnestly pray, I can be confident God will protect me from Satan. God will strengthen me so I can face any temptation that may overwhelm me and God will protect me from the strong forces of Satan.

I know God gave His only Son, Jesus Christ so I would not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16; "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life". Eternal life is the gift God gave me when I took Jesus as my Savior.

I know the Lord Jesus Christ loved me enough to die for me. John 15:13; "Great love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends". I know of no one else that would do this for someone they don't know. I believe Dave would give his life for me but I also believe it would be very hard for him to give his life for people he didn't know. I believe it would be hard for anyone to give their life for someone they didn't know.

I know the Lord forgives me for my sins. I John 1:9; "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness". All I have to do is admit I have sinned and ask for forgiveness and He will cleanse me. There is not one person that hasn't sinned. If anyone says they have not sinned they are a liar.

I know He is a faithful God. I Corinthians 1:9; "God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. God called me to fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ.

These are just some of ways I feel about the Lord. I know there are many others and perhaps some day I will give you some more ways of the way I feel about God.

Perhaps you could leave a comment on how you feel about the Lord.

Thank you for stopping by and may you know the peace of the Lord. Blessings!