Our Whole World's About to Change

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Thanksgiving for today

291.  Peppermint

292.  Gingerbread

293.  Veggietales

294.  Finding and using items you forgot about because you put them away for "safe keeping"

295.  The Voice (TV Show and Bible)

296.  Sleep Number Bed

297.  Focusing on others

298.  Planning ahead to be able to stay inside during the forecast blizzard

In a Deep Pit

“There is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still.”  Corrie Ten Boom

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Thanksgiving for today
282.  Children's freedom of worshi
283.  My son knowing the words to songs like "Just As I Am" and "Family of God"
284.  Having to add tables at the church dinner
285.  Enough people in the audience to cause stage fright
286.  Healed voices
287.  Instrumental Christmas music
288.  Peppermint Hot Chocolate
289.  Putting cookies in boxes to give away
290.  Finding all necessary ingredients

"Everything is a Blessing"

I was so inspired by Extreme Makeover Home Edition this week.  The whole message of the story of the severely wounded military home owner was about counting your blessings no matter what happens and "it's not what you can't do, it's what you can do."  This is the message I feel God is encouraging me to share with others.  It just happens to be everywhere I look these days just encouraging me all the more.  Does that happen to you?  Once something is brought to your attention do you see it everywhere you look?  Do you find it in scripture that you've read many times in your life?

Check out the show and see the message I feel compelled to share.
http://abc.go.com/watch/extreme-makeover-home-edition/SH559052/VD55254180/harris-family-part-1
http://abc.go.com/watch/extreme-makeover-home-edition/SH559052/VD55254180/harris-family-part-1

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Thanksgiving for today
275.  Rain
276.  Peppermint
277.  Christmas cookies
278.  Snuggling on the couch watching Christmas shows with the kiddos
279.  My kiddos coming home safe from school
280.  Text deals
281.  Microwave instructions on things like stuffing and mashed potatoes

O Come All Ye Faithless

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Thanksgiving for today
270.  Dog food that arrives on time
271.  Fuzzy purple blanket
272.  City bus
273.  Finding anything on google (like a figgy pudding recipe)
274.  Weather forecast

Ephesians 5:18-20

Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.—Ephesians 5:18-20

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Thanksgiving for today
267.  Learning the history of Christmas songs
268.  My kiddos trying new foods
269.  80s music

The Courage to Be Obedient

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."--Joshua 1:9

It is really easy to slip into fear and complacency.  Why is it that we argue with God when He tells us to do something knowing that He has never failed us in the past and will not in the future?  I am trying to stay strong and courageous no matter the circumstances around me.  I am trying to take time daily to listen to God and follow His plan for my future.  I am trying to leave Him in the driver's seat and not take over.  When fear and doubt sneak up on me, I am stopping to look around me and thank God for the blessings that are in my life.  There are many.  You just have to pay attention and look.  If you aren't spending time with God on a regular basis, fear and doubt will sneak right in.  And, I'm not talking about just going to church once or twice a week.  I'm talking about making God a part of your daily life and talking to Him personally.  That also means taking the time to listen, which is hard.  I'm still learning to be still and really listen.  What have you found that works for you?

How do you connect with God?
How do you find the courage to be obedient?
How do you know you're hearing God's voice?
What if your friends or family are encouraging you not to listen?  (We all know that's not how they would word it, but it is the same nonetheless)

Please comment.  I really do want to start a conversation and really do want you to spend time thinking about this.  Please don't worry about saying the "right thing" in the "right way."  Just comment.  Let's struggle through this together.



My prayers are constantly for the courage to be obedient.  

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Thanksgiving for today
264.  Someone comes and takes my trash away.  :)
265.  Joy at lunch box surprises
266.  Eagerness to learn

Give Books

"Do give books--religious or otherwise--for Christmas.  They're never fattening, seldom sinful, and permanently personal."               Lenore Hershey

Done and under the tree.  Just hoping someone does the same for me.  :)

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Thanksgiving for today
258.  Jump drives
259.  Nativity in my house that make me smile every time I see it.
260.  Repaired Bible
261.  Rudolph suit for dogs
262.  Dad running Christmas errands for me
263.  Gift cards