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Jehovah Jireh

Jehovah Jireh....Our Provider

He provides each breath we take.

He provided a ram in the thorns for Abraham and
He provided The Lamb wrapped in thorns for humanity.

He provides the Spirit to infuse us with strength to follow.

He provides resurrection power.

He provides all we need for life and godliness.



Romans 8:32


He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for
us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all
things?




He provides everything.

Today, I am thankful that He also provides community. I am spurred on, encouraged and admonished by this fellowship of believers.

I find community not only in my local body of believers and through the Internet, but also in the authentic writing of true believers. I am reading Scribbling in the Sand by Michael Card and it has been the apprenticeship I have longed for, the mentoring I have needed. I'm thankful that God provided this book right when I needed it.

I'm thankful especially for a friend who took the time this week to speak words of hope and encouragement to me.


Iris, thanks so much for taking the time to choose a theme each week as we count our blessings.
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Amy said…
That's a great list of thankfuls. Encouragement is great, really uplifts us and we can pass the same onto others too :-)
March 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Denise said…
Wonderful list my friend.
March 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Anonymous said…
that's so wonderful that you've found a book which has helped you a lot, and that you have found a very encouraging community. Such great blessings! :)
March 12, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Shari Ellen said…
You've listed so many wonderful things. I like what you said about being mentored through a book. I don't have a physical person mentoring me right now. But, I have my favorite mature Christians that I enjoy listening to on the Christian radio station. I appreciate that they share what they have learned with us, so that we can grow, too.
March 12, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Susan said…
Hi Heather,

Oh, I'm so grateful for our great and most awesome Jehovah Jireh too....

Hey, I've always wanted to read that book. Micheal Card is one of my ALL TIME favorite musicians and author. Hmmmm, think I'll be visiting Amazon soon.

Blessings to you my friend♥
March 12, 2008 at 10:57 PM
twinklemom said…
Great list for TT! I always find my amazon wishlist growing when I come by here...Hmm...I wonder why? LOL
March 12, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Vicki said…
Ah, such blessings! God bless you, sweet friend. I love the name Jehovah Jireh....and have to call on Him a lot:-) Yet He provides, just as you testified!

Sending love & hugs,
Vicki
March 13, 2008 at 12:29 AM
The Open Range Camping Family said…
Hi Heather, what a beautiful list. Thank you for sharing today.
March 13, 2008 at 6:59 AM
lori said…
Isn't it amazing how GOD provides exactly what we need, at the perfect time...
That is how the Second Mile was for me..by Mike Haman....
It was written for me to read "at a time such as this."

Happy Thursday!
♥lori
March 13, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Aunt Angie said…
What an encouragement! Your post is just what I needed today. :)
March 13, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Lelia Chealey said…
That's great Heather. Thanks for all that you said about our Heavenly Father.
March 13, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Anonymous said…
Wonderful list of thankfuls.
March 13, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Gina said…
Beautifully written TT post!
March 13, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Tea with Tiffany said…
I am so thankful for you too. My precious friend. I sure wish we lived closer, I'd love to share a coffee or tea with you. There is no greater joy to me than to give encouragement and hope to others. So glad I sprinkled a few hope seeds your way. You are not alone. Email me anytime. I am here for you.
March 13, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Unknown said…
This week I have been reflecting on the fact that God always provides our needs, but not always our wants. I am so thankful that He knows whether my wants are good for me or not!

Thanks so much for sharing, Heather!
March 13, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Kathy Schwanke said…
Amen!! I have been really blessed by that same book and have shared it with two of my friends who teach art. I love the letters at the end.
Blessings:-)
March 13, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Lori said…
Hmmm have not heard of that book, sounds good. Enjoyed your list. Have a wonderful Friday.
March 13, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Cheryl said…
You have a great TT post. Thanks for sharing wonderful words. Your post is really inspiring. God Bless~
March 13, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Amy L Brooke said…
I love that verse in Romans. Thanks for reminding me of it.
March 13, 2008 at 10:14 PM
eph2810 said…
It is amazing how God's timing sometimes works. I always boggles my mind how He is just there, even when we don't notice it and He provides all we need :)

Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us this week. Can't wait until next week *big huge smile* to share my grateful heart :)

Blessings to you and your wonderful family.
March 13, 2008 at 11:11 PM
southmsmomof4 said…
He is an on time God :-) thanks for sharing your thankful heart. Be blessed,
Stacy
March 14, 2008 at 12:56 AM
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