We give thanks

[sampa]

What do you give thanks for?
here's a challange, name 5 things you are thankful for everyday. I started a S.U.R.F. Journal back in February (haven't always kept up with it, but its been a blessing.
S.U.R.F. was created by a surfer pastor named Jack Nordgren living very near me.

S = scripture.
U = understanding
R = Relevance
F = Follow up
If you'd like to know more on the study, just ask and I'll post it on your wall.
Otherwise here is your opportunity to come up with 5 things you are thankful for.

 

[aloou]

This is kind of like Ann Voskamp's 1,000, concentrating on thanksgiving as worship.

 

[sampa]

One Thousand Gifts | A Dare to LIVE FULLY Right Where You Are Thanks for sharing aloou. I've not heard of it. I hope this thread will be a blessing to others.

 

[aloou]

It's a good book if you can get past the ostentatious literary jumble, although I didn't finish it because I got the gist of it and didn't commit to the rest of the reading. :O It's a good premise though. Just refusing to let the bad things stack up like a list of wrongdoings that the Lord has allowed happen to us. Literally counting the good things that always outweigh the bad no matter how much bad we have.

 

[sampa]

Thanks aloou, I may have to check that out sometime

S.U.R.F. is basically blank pages for you to write about your daily quiet time. Starting with giving 5 thanks.

 

[dayhiker]

I'm thankful for the love and freedom I have in Christ.
I'm thankful my kids are healthy.
I'm thankful for the freinds I have.
I'm thankful for the web ... its provides a lot of my entertainment.
I'm thankful for love and sex .. one of the greatest gives God has given.

 

[blackribbon]

I am thankful that I have a house that I can sell.
I am thankful that God gave me the knowledge and experiences to do the work that is needed to get this house ready to put on the market.
I am thankful for two kids who haven't complained much about being stuck at this house while I am trying to get it ready to put on the market.
I am thankful that my mom is alive to be here with me and give me someone to talk to as I go through this ordeal.
I am thankful that by having to put this much time and work into the house that God is also preparing me and the kids to be mentally ready to walk way from this house when it is time.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

I am thankful that Jesus chose me while I was still a sinner
I am thankful that my son is home and planning to go to college
I am thankful for my second job that helps me meet my financial obligations.
I am thankful for my health and the health of my family
I am thankful for the friends that I have IRL and on the web

 

[sampa]

Today I am thankful for a call from my old chaplain assitant superintendent from the air force, such a blessing.
I'm thankful for the convictions from the Holy Spirit this past week.
Thankful for cooler weather.
Thankful for the health improvements and walk/runs.
Thankful for hearing the Lords voice in this last week.

 

[Lone Wolfe]

I'm thankful each day for:

1. Thankful for another day.
2. Thankful for my daily bread.
3. Thankful for my little buddy Drago.
4. Thankful for a roof over my head.
5. Thankful that Jesus loves me.

Most recently I'm thankful for this forum.

 

[aloou]

I am thankful for both my bible studies.
I am thankful for God's provisions in every area of my life.
I am thankful for God allowing me to move south and start a new life.
I am thankful for my loved ones.
I am thankful for the dollar movie theater.

 

[Lone Wolfe]

I am thankful for both my bible studies.
I am thankful for God's provisions in every area of my life.
I am thankful for God allowing me to move south and start a new life.
I am thankful for my loved ones.
I am thankful for the dollar movie theater.

LOL! I love it! I didn't even realize they still had the dollar movie theater? That one hit my funny bone, sorry. I wasn't making light of the things you were thankful for.

 

[aloou]

It's ok. I love my dollar theater. Hey, on Monday's it's $.75

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

I am thankful for God's continuing never ending Grace in my life and in the life of those I love.
I am thankful for my health
I am thankful that my son will be attending college in the fall
I am thankful that my younger son's grade was changed in math
I am thankful that my air conditioner works even though last night I had my concerns. I can't afford a new one and I can't live without one in AZ

Praise the Lord!

 

[Lone Wolfe]

I am thankful for God's continuing never ending Grace in my life and in the life of those I love.
I am thankful for my health
I am thankful that my son will be attending college in the fall
I am thankful that my younger son's grade was changed in math
I am thankful that my air conditioner works even though last night I had my concerns. I can't afford a new one and I can't live without one in AZ

Praise the Lord!

I have three window units I'm not using but, I gotta warn you... it's a serious drive from there to here to pick one up, lol.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

I have three window units I'm not using but, I gotta warn you... it's a serious drive from there to here to pick one up, lol.

Window units will not work. I have a big one that sits on the ground in my backyard. It has a small freon leak, but so far I only have to fill it every couple of years. It was just SO dang hot here yesterday it took most of the night to get the temperature gage to move below 82 degrees inside! So I was worried that the gage was stuck or broke, but this morning it was at 80 so it DID move! Hallejulah! And the air coming in WAS blowing colder than outside. I have had it blow hot so I would notice that. Anyway thanks for the offer

 

[Lone Wolfe]

Window units will not work. I have a big one that sits on the ground in my backyard. It has a small freon leak, but so far I only have to fill it every couple of years. It was just SO dang hot here yesterday it took most of the night to get the temperature gage to move below 82 degrees inside! So I was worried that the gage was stuck or broke, but this morning it was at 80 so it DID move! Hallejulah! And the air coming in WAS blowing colder than outside. I have had it blow hot so I would notice that. Anyway thanks for the offer

Having ceiling fans really helps! I have ceiling fans in every room and they run 24/7 along with the central air and I've yet to have a problem keeping the house cool in the heat. We had a week+ there with temps over 106 and my neighbor was complaining his central air wasn't keeping the house cool enough and I told him to get ceiling fans. Even the a/c folks will tell you that ceiling fans really make a difference in both heating and cooling.

As for the window units? What you would pay for gas here and back you could buy a couple of new window units, lol.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Yep I got ceiling fans in every room too (well not the bathroom but ) But here we are in triple digits for about 4-5 MONTHS so you just cannot be without A/C

 

[Lone Wolfe]

Yep I got ceiling fans in every room too (well not the bathroom but ) But here we are in triple digits for about 4-5 MONTHS so you just cannot be without A/C

But, it's a dry heat so it's not so bad right? I hate it when people say that, lol. I've spent a great deal of time in AZ and 110 is still 110, dry or not! The humidity just makes you sweat more is all? I think the highest it ever got when I was there was 115 and I couldn't imagine how folks live in that all the time??? I was a regular visitor in Tombstone for years dating back to the late 70's. Boy has that town changed over the years!

 

[sampa]

Thank you Lord today for some rest and 5hrs personal time from work.
Thank you Lord the difference in stress from 2 years ago.
Thank you Lord that my position is allowing me more freedom to make personal decisions and demonstrate some abilities.
Thank you Lord for feeling a little better after laying down for a few hours.
Thank you Lord to some resolution with yesterdays mistake.