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Thankful for Joy

Rejoice in the Lord always!
Let me say it again (just in case you missed it the first time),
REJOICE!
Reasons for rejoicing today...
Sparkly diamonds decorating barren limbs in the warm glow of sunlight...
Singing children declaring the praises of our God...
God announcing His presence in my life with bursts of brightness...
Friends that surround with love and encouragement...
Ministry that fuels my passion for Jesus...
Redemption
Resurrection
Returning


Iris at Sting My Heart hosts Thankful Thursdays. Go visit her and be blessed by all the thankful hearts.

Comments

ellen b. said…
That was wonderful to read in that creative format. Thank you for being a blessing...
February 7, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Susan said…
Yes, I WILL REJOICE!!!

I love all your 3 R's...

Blessings to you my friend.
February 7, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Anonymous said…
God is so good indeed. So we have all the reason to rejoice!
February 7, 2008 at 6:35 PM
lori said…
YOU wanna laugh....AFTER I posted on laughing....today was just not a laughing day....HA!! I had to share that with you...thought YOU'D laugh!!!

oh well, we'll laugh again tomorrow!!:):):):):)
always SOMETHING to laugh at....
I loved your words...
redemption, resurrection and returning....that would be AWESOME on a t shirt....
hugs to you!
lori
February 7, 2008 at 7:12 PM
sharon brobst said…
Oh Heather this was beautiful...
February 7, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Cheryl said…
Great TT post. I love reading your post. You have such a sweet heart. God Bless!
February 7, 2008 at 9:37 PM
Lelia Chealey said…
Great stuff as usual Heather. I learn so much from my visits with you! Thanks friend...
February 7, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Marsha said…
This is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
February 7, 2008 at 11:44 PM
eph2810 said…
Amen to that, Heather. Although we don't have snow - it has be cold here. It was beautiful today - sitting in the sun and warming the body (inside and out)...

Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us this week.

Blessings to you and yours...
February 7, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Heather!
Great blog-I'll be checking in often!
have a great weekend!
February 8, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Unknown said…
Hi Heather! Wonderful post! So much to rejoice in when we know the Lord.

Have a blessed weekend!
February 8, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Lysa TerKeurst said…
Yes, indeed we all have so many reasons to rejoice indeed. When I hear my kids singing praises to the Lord, it touches something so deep inside my heart.

Beautiful reminder!
February 9, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Amy L Brooke said…
Thanks so much for the tale of the "Tornado"! It did make me smile. Glad you had fun! :-)
February 9, 2008 at 9:57 PM
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