Everyday Living

Always Thankful

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Thanksgiving

WISHING ALL OF YOU A BLESSED THANKSGIVING

“… for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
-The Apostle Paul‭‭‭

Everyday living can be hard, hard, hard! God used a man named Paul to encourage us and others and teach us the key to having joy and being thankful, even in the worst of situations. In every situation, good or bad, he said “rejoice”.  He didn’t say be glad and thrilled over our situation, but here is what he said:

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:4-6‬ ‭

The “key” appears to be his eternal perspective and his refusal to view life through an external, physical, earthly lens. He rejoiced “in the Lord” and could therefore be always thankful!

It is 2020. Probably that is enough said. We don’t always have the Apostle Paul outlook, but we know he was inspired to write what he wrote and empowered to live as he lived…so we are working on it! Sometimes I think the words to an old song fits us. It goes something like…we’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there!

God’s handiwork still graces our broken world as we were again reminded of His presence with this recent display.
So much to be thankful for, and among those is each of you!

Linking with:
 Pieced Pastimes,  Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
 Imparting Grace,Life and Linda

Comments

  1. Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving Pam! Thanks for these beautiful photos and words of wisdom!

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  4. What a beautiful post and thoughts. A very happy Thanksgiving to all of you. When I count the blessings of friends, I always add my blog friends like you to that list. So grateful for the joy!

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  6. Thank you, Pam, for your always upbeat devotions! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your husband. Things are so different this year, it’s good to be reminded who we are and Whose we are. My daughter is bringing Thanksgiving dinner from Cracker Barrel this year and we will keep our distance and wear our masks, taking them off long enough to eat. I am so thankful for family and friends!

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  7. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! We’re thankful for all you do. We appreciate your words of encouragement and beautiful pictures throughout the year. Give your sweet Daddy a hug from us! He’s a sweetheart! We know the day will be challenging due to your recent loss, you’ll be in our prayers. God bless you all. Clara❤️

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  8. Happy Thanksgiving, Butch and Pam! Thanks for sharing such beautiful scripture and words for this Thanksgiving. Have a most beautiful day!

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  12. Bless you for your encouragement today to be thankful. From Jesus Calling devotional today, “How precious are My children who remember to thank Me at all times. They can walk through the darkest days with Joy in their hearts because they know that the Light of My Presence is still shining on them.”

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  14. Happy Thanksgiving dear friends. Thank you for the words of Paul. I am especially thinking of your family during this time of great loss. My prayers continue every day.

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  15. In such a year as we’ve had we can be thankful because Psalms 92 says, He coves us with his wings and protects us from pestilence and pandemics. He is in control and His plan will prevail. So Happy Thanksgiving!

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  18. Thanking the Lord for you and Butch (the uplifters of hearts and inspirers toward the Lord) and your wonderful family and wishing you a blessed and serene time together this day. Your scripture message points the way to gaining perspective of the happenings of this year and the
    realization that He is ever with us, guiding our steps and decisions toward discovering His Will
    and plan for those who love Him.May we be ever attuned to His loving Presence in our lives.

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  20. Such true words! It is certainly not an easy task to rejoice in these troubled times, but we do have so much to be thankful for. God bless you dear ones!

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