A Life Uncommon: Thankful Thursday

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Thankful Thursday

"Gods in control not me" is Hosting

I am so grateful that We have a creative God who surrounds Himself in splendor.
I embrace his heart toward us that he would desire beauty to surround our lives.
I thrill in the witness of joy at creative moments. Knowing it is His heart to be artistic.
Thinking of the carpenter and how lovingly his work must have been performed.
Each chisel and every mortis and tenon joint perfectly fashioned with skill.

I am thankful for inspiration.

When I think of his example. His hands on his tools creating,

Glorifying God.
With every good thing.
I am inspired,
and grateful!

7 comments:

Amrita said...: Hi Donetta, its so good dropping by your home thru pictures, they make your abode so alive, its seems I am stepping in your home.

Oh dear I just read up about the dog 's heartworm disease, its really scary. i never knew about it. They did not tell us about it, perhaps its not so prevalent in India. But I will talk to the vet . He has given Sheeba vaccinations and things. Wonder if there is a vaccine for it.; October 25, 2007 at 8:52 PM
Talk..to..Grams said...: It is getting really late so I will say I love you and blessings to you dear friend!! Carolyn; October 25, 2007 at 9:53 PM
Denise said...: Thanks for sharing your thankfullness.; October 25, 2007 at 10:05 PM
Unknown said...: Great list! And the pics make it so real, God gives us tools and inspiration and expects us to use them for His glory! Have a blessed day!; October 26, 2007 at 5:13 AM
Heather said...: Ah yes, to feel in one's core the image of God stamped there in creativity - to share with Him this passion for artistry. Beautiful.; October 26, 2007 at 11:01 AM
Anonymous said...: Wow, Donetta,

Great room. I wish I lived near I would be over to work with you.; October 27, 2007 at 9:25 AM
Crystal said...: What a great list, the pictures just made it come alive! Thanks for sharing this week!
Sorry it's taken me so long to get here!
Blessings; October 28, 2007 at 7:55 AM

By Maya Angelou

'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
That a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean living,'
I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain...
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Words have power. Here are a few of my favorite sayings.

A warm cup of tea is like a cuddle with a friend.
The North American Indians have a more eloquent word for ‘friend’ than we do in English. In their language, the word for friend literally means, “the one who carries my sorrows on his back.”
Return with Honor
The sage anticipates things that are difficult while they are easy, and does things that would become great while they are small. All difficult things in the world are sure to arise from a previous state in which they were easy, and all great things from one in which they were small. Therefore the sage, while he never does what is great, is able on that account to accomplish the greatest things."
"HOME IS WHERE YOUR STORY BEGINS"
“Live so that when your children hear these words they think of you… Fairness Caring Integrity Honesty Love Trust.”
"O Lord help my words to be gracious and tender today, for tomarrow I may have to eat them."
"No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes"