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Thankful

God graced His beloved children with a wonderful gift - creation.

He gave us everything we needed for life.

But humanity stepped outside of God's perfect world for us and outside of the protection of His love.

And so, He beckoned us back.

He built a bridge. Not made of wood or stones. But made of flesh - His own flesh.

He called us back into His embrace and welcomed us to redemption and restoration.

Thank you for Jesus, the way to true life.

And Father, thank you that you still give good gifts.

Gifts like unexpected scholarships to writing conferences (yippee! Write-to-Publish here I come!)

Gifts like opportunities to write for Your glory (thanks Laced with Grace!)

So many good gifts from You, my Father. A loving man to stand beside me, a family full of hope and promise, a future...

Thank You God for every gift You gift. And thank you especially for the greatest gift of all: love.


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Comments

Aunt Angie said…
Welcome welcome welcome!!! I am thrilled to be a part of the LWG team and so glad you are as well!
You always have such a precious thankful heart Heather...you shine for Jesus!
Shari said…
Congratulations on the scholarship. I hope that you enjoy the writing conference and learn lots.
twinklemom said…
Wow..congratulations about your participation with laced with Grace and the scholarship! I am so happy for you!! Praying that God continues to bless you!
Susan said…
Oh Heather,

I'm so excited for you! Many awesome things are happening in your life now. God is so good.

So, you won a scholarship! PRAISE GOD...

Blessings to you and your family.

Have a blessed Easter~
Denise said…
I love you, and your awesome heart for Jesus.
bp said…
That is just beautifully written. Thank you for blessing me tonight!
Ann said…
Congrats on the scholarship! Thanks for sharing a beautiful list.
Anonymous said…
This is a beautifully written list. I echo your thankfulness for the greatest love of all. Congrats on the scholarship!
lori said…
Hey girl.....Oh the places you'll go!!!

Congrats on LWG....what a blessing you will be to them!! wonderful ladies over there! and the scholarship...WHOOO HOOOOO!!!

It's all GOOD!!
with LOVE surrounding you....
Love pours out of you....Using it all!!
hugs...
Happy Thursday!!
lori
Cheryl said…
Great post! Thanks for sharing such a grateful heart. Enjoyed my visit here. God Bless~
Tami said…
You make me want to break out into "Praise God from whom all blessings flow. . ."

Happy Easter, Heather.
Beautiful List Heather! Welcome to the team. Happy Easter.
Jenileigh said…
Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!! Thank-you for sharing and Happy TT!
Anonymous said…
Congrats on the scholarship! Happy TT and Easter.
Amy in TX said…
Thank you for sharing your thankful heart. It's beautiful! God is so good!
Have fun and learn alot at your Writing conference! You go girl!!
Anonymous said…
What a wonderful post!

Hope you've had a wonderful day!
Karen
www.homesteadblogger.com/tagblog
www.homeschoolblogger.com/salt
Carrie said…
Happy Easter; May you be renewed in your love for Him and for all His gifts.
sharon brobst said…
So beautiful Heather.
Unknown said…
Oh yes!! His gifts are many and they are amazing!

Have a blessed Easter, Heather!
Sita said…
Today, I am thankful for His grace expressed through His forgiveness. He has wiped my slate clean. I am forever humbled by His grace. Thank you, Heather. May you continue to walk in His grace in this new door He has opened to you. Happy Easter!
Sita
eph2810 said…
Isn't it awesome that He has given us the bridge? I am so amazed that He came, conquered the grave because He rose again.

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

Blessings to you and yours - He is Risen!
Happy Easter, Heather!

Praying for you. Email me soon. And update me on you.

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