The year-round thankfulness thread :)

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Jilly81

Jilly81

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This thread is where we can post things that we didn't want originally and wouldn't have chosen for ourselves, but are choosing to give thanks for because we were told to do so in the Bible. If you can now see why the issue/trouble/sad time/trial, etc. ended up being for the good, say so if you'd like. If not, probably someone else here can give a suggestion as to why the trial ended up helping you or someone else. I personally feel much better when I give thanks for unpleasant things, even when I'm upset about the situation. ESPECIALLY then :).
Also, anything unpleasant that's a result of one's own doing is more of a learning thing and not really what this thread is about.

The theme for this thread is 1 Thessalonians 5:18
King James Version (KJV)


[SUP]18 [/SUP]In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. :)


 
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I'll start since I'm the OP :). I'm thankful that a couple years ago I had to tell a guy that we weren't right for each other, even though doing so hurt. It helped me to appreciate certain things about my life and made it easier to help other girls who were going through the same thing. Also, it was kind of a relief to know that when the relationship wasn't supposed to continue I stopped feeling peaceful about it, and I knew that I needed to break things off. It's beyond nice to have a Best Friend Who loves you and wants what's best for you. After things were over it was easier to see why we weren't right for each other. Thank You, Jesus :) <3!
 
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Had to tell my old best friend I would not come over to his house and play a video game that involves killing prostitutes, drugs, and corruption...

His response "Wow you have really fallen hard into this Christian thing..."
 
It's so funny you posted this, I was just doing this morning because I hadn't done it for a long time and I agree with you it made me feel so much better and laugh about the things that happened like my car breaking down and costing $600 to get fixed which I was suppose to spend that money on something else but it gave me great faith to believe for God to provide in another way and sure thing he did. :)

Also I would like to thank God for being single because I have been able to learn Jesus is my husband, lord and maker, provider, healer, the lover of my soul and the only one that will get me through life. I thank him for being single because if I wasn't I probably would have looked more at an earthly husband to provide me with these things and would not have gotten so close in my relationship with Jesus, it has helped me to trust him and get to know him more than ever. Thank you
Jesus I love you :)
 
Jilly, I had to give another of your threads an excellent rating. You are a blessing.
 
Thank you, Diana! I appreciate that and the good rep :).

That's really neat, Joy! It's funny, a lot of times I specifically like being single and don't want a human guy in my life, whereas other times the desire for a husband is there. I'm grateful for both feelings; it's easier to empathize with others when one has felt their pain or longing before. Also, when the feelings subside, that's great as well; it's a relief but wouldn't be appreciated as much if the longing had never been felt in the first place, I'm sure :). Happily, I feel generally like you do right now. Funny, it seems to be easier to feel like that when I get to help others more :).

Tony, I bet your friend respects you more for having followed your convictions, even if he's dismissive at first. Maybe he thinks of being a Christian as more of a "do things such as lighting candles" religion rather than a wonderful relationship with Someone Who knows everything, loves us and wants to keep us safe. Maybe you'll be able to show him what it's really like :). *high 5*
 
Jilly81 said:
This thread is where we can post things that we didn't want originally and wouldn't have chosen for ourselves, but are choosing to give thanks for because we were told to do so in the Bible. If you can now see why the issue/trouble/sad time/trial, etc. ended up being for the good, say so if you'd like. If not, probably someone else here can give a suggestion as to why the trial ended up helping you or someone else. I personally feel much better when I give thanks for unpleasant things, even when I'm upset about the situation. ESPECIALLY then :).
Also, anything unpleasant that's a result of one's own doing is more of a learning thing and not really what this thread is about.

The theme for this thread is 1 Thessalonians 5:18
King James Version (KJV)


[SUP]18 [/SUP]In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. :)
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[h=3]1 Chronicles 16:34[/h]New American Standard Bible (NASB)

[SUP]34 [/SUP]O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

:)


Honestly, I can't remember any kinds of events like that right now, though I'm sure there are some. But I just wanted to post that verse.


And in any, and ALL situations, I will try my best to be content and thankful and joyful. :)
 
I am thankful on a daily basis just to know that no matter what a screw up I can be at times,that God sees me through Jesus. Not as the old Jim,but via the blood of the lamb. His mercies are renewed daily. That alone blows my mind sometimes. The whole forgiveness thing. Just amazing really when you sit & even ponder it for a few minutes.
 
I thank God every day for how fortunate I am. I thank Him for the food I ate, the clothes I have, my health, my shelter, and the fact that I have no disabilities. There's plenty of other things that should be mentioned, but these are only a few.
 
Jullianna said:
Jilly, I had to give another of your threads an excellent rating. You are a blessing.
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Frankly I think you're both a blessing and I hope this thread stays alive. Complaints about life sure wear me out faster than thankfulness. And Julianna - I'm such a fan of yours I'm already starting to develop a cleft palate and I already hop to the washroom.

I'm thankful I had extra work yesterday and the weather was unbelievably sweet.
 
kenthomas27 said:
Frankly I think you're both a blessing and I hope this thread stays alive. Complaints about life sure wear me out faster than thankfulness. And Julianna - I'm such a fan of yours I'm already starting to develop a cleft palate and I already hop to the washroom.

I'm thankful I had extra work yesterday and the weather was unbelievably sweet.
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So true KT! The root of complaining IMO is PRIDE. Think about it...when you complain you are focused inward...and how is that an expression of Christ's love to the world? Look what complaining did for Lucifer...didn't end too well did it? lolz
No wonder the Bible says so many times in so many ways to give thanks unto the Lord. With all eyes on Him,how can we not be anything but thankful for all He's done & doing for us? :)
 
This has been a really rough year for us, financially. Having our second child, having to do expensive repairs on the house and vehicles, buying another car, and now needing to buy yet another car...it's wearing on me. It's like...we keep getting to a point where we can just about see the finish line, and we get SO close, but then BAM, something else hits us.

I know God has His reasons for allowing all this to pile up like it is. I know that, and still sometimes feel angry anyway.

But He's kept us afloat. Just when we are positive we won't be able to manage one more week, He sends help in some form.

I've been annoyed by having my mother-in-law staying with us for this past month (and it's difficult, still), but it's actually been a blessing. Without her, without her generosity, we'd have been in a really bad place by now.

So, I'm thankful...and it's honestly hard for me to say it, but I am thankful for the lessons we've learned in the last few months, and particularly all through September.

Lord, I am thankful.
 
I am thankful the Lord gave me the will to stop my alcoholism. He gave me strength to get me through what seemed impossible. I am grateful for those 4 horrible years because I had no choice but to turn to Him for guidance. Because of it, I am saved. I am grateful he allows Satan to give us trials because he can turn bad into good. The Lord is always of good, thank you Father!
 
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I am thankful the Lord gave me the will to stop my alcoholism. He gave me strength to get me through what seemed impossible. I am grateful for those 4 horrible years because I had no choice but to turn to Him for guidance. Because of it, I am saved. I am grateful he allows Satan to give us trials because he can turn bad into good. The Lord is always of good, thank you Father!
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That's awesome! praise God for healing & delivering you!
 
Awesome thread. :)

- I'm thankful for my parents. I live with them. They help support me (in more ways than just financially). They are very godly examples in my life, both as individuals and in their marriage. I have a wonderful relationship with both of them and I'm so thankful for that, seeing as how I live with them. :)

- I'm thankful for the friends that I have. I am very thankful for the friends that I have made here in Illinois. When I first moved here, I went literally about 4.5-5 months with no friends at all. Then I joined a Bible study and it has just taken off from there and I've made some very dear friends in a short amount of time.

- I'm thankful for my job. It's only part time (possibility of getting more hours soon!) but I love it. I applied to 23 other jobs with no word back before I applied to this one, and it's great. I like what I do, I like the people I work with, I like the hours (evenings and Sundays are always free, holidays we are closed, etc.). I never really dread going in, which I have had that feeling with prior jobs.
 
I'm bumping this thread. Apparently it's actually Thanksgiving day in Canada today. Maybe Arwen is thankful that her bickering family is there right now so it makes it seem all the nicer when they're away :p?
 
Thanks for bumping the thread, Jilly. ^_^

There have been two times when I tried to get out of Alaska by attending some outside university. I figured our local university was lame and I wanted to go to a cool school in a warm place ;)

The first time was when I graduated high school. Those plans never went through and I ended up going to our local university. -.-
Two years later I grew discontent with my school AND my major so I tried to leave again. This time, the prospects were very promising, and I was super excited to finally start my journey at a "better" school.
For the second time in a row, my attempt to leave home did not work out, and not only did I have to stay at the local university, but I switched majors: from nursing to music.

I used to whine all the time about not getting out of here while I had the chance, or I'd have regrets about not sticking with my first major, as my major change set my timeline back by 2 years. Then, it hit me. God closed doors that I had tried to open, and He put me exactly where He wanted me to be at exactly the right time.

As a result of all my "disappointments", I have zero debt from student loans (or anything else, for that matter), I discovered that I am truly passionate about teaching music, I got to live at home with my brother during his high school years, and I met my boyfriend. None of this would have happened if I'd "gotten out while I had the chance".

I'm thankful. :)
 
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Thanks for bumping the thread, Jilly. ^_^

There have been two times when I tried to get out of Alaska by attending some outside university. I figured our local university was lame and I wanted to go to a cool school in a warm place ;)

The first time was when I graduated high school. Those plans never went through and I ended up going to our local university. -.-
Two years later I grew discontent with my school AND my major so I tried to leave again. This time, the prospects were very promising, and I was super excited to finally start my journey at a "better" school.
For the second time in a row, my attempt to leave home did not work out, and not only did I have to stay at the local university, but I switched majors: from nursing to music.

I used to whine all the time about not getting out of here while I had the chance, or I'd have regrets about not sticking with my first major, as my major change set my timeline back by 2 years. Then, it hit me. God closed doors that I had tried to open, and He put me exactly where He wanted me to be at exactly the right time.

As a result of all my "disappointments", I have zero debt from student loans (or anything else, for that matter), I discovered that I am truly passionate about teaching music, I got to live at home with my brother during his high school years, and I met my boyfriend. None of this would have happened if I'd "gotten out while I had the chance".

I'm thankful. :)
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This sounds a lot like Joseph's story in Genesis, the divine providence of God in our life, HisLoveneverfails, for us. He knows exactly what is perfect for us, not just 'best,' and, to stay faithful, stay thankful, when things we wanted to do turn out different is huge in His eyes and in our life.

I am thankful that God always is there for me, He shows up whenever I call on Him, in some way, He is there, I feel His Spriit leading mine :) The Lord leads.

Jeremiah 29:

'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 12'Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.'
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I get taken aback by this verse when I think it through, that tell us by this unknown author of this New Testament book, to be thankful and worship God acceptably, in reverence and awe because the 'plum' He has promised us IS 'a kingdom that cannot be shaken.' :)

Hebrews 12:
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,
 
I'm thankful for all the people in my life who keep pushing me to be a better person and those people who are such great role models for the young(er) Christians such as myself. His love never fails. :D
 
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