Day 7 & 8 of the #InEverythingGiveThanksChallenge
The past two days I have been thankful for…
{Sunday}
1. The extra hour this morning. ⏰🍂
2. Music and the ability to sing praises to our God. 🎶🎵🎶
3. Instruments with which to make music. 🎹
4. My pastor (whom I also call Dad 😊) and his faithfulness to preach God’s Word every Sunday.
5. A refreshing day of worship, fellowship, and rest.
{Monday}
1. A beautiful morning walk
2. Our long driveway, which makes the perfect walking path.
3. The ability to hide God’s Word in our heart. ❤️
4. Long jacket sleeves that keep my hands warm.
5. Hot water that I can have in a few seconds. 🔥💦
What are you thankful for today? 🙂
“Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” -Psalm 103:1, 2
sincerely-amanda.com 
It has been such a blessing to intentionally think about what I have to be thankful for each day! Literally EVERYTHING! “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Here are some of the things I have been thankful for…
Sunday:
1. Life that God gives me everyday!
2. My dad who faithfully teaches God’s Word every Sunday (and everyday in our home!)
3. A powerful, convicting, and thought-provoking sermon.
4. God’s salvation
5. The victory we have through our Lord Jesus Christ! 1 Corinthians 15:57
Monday:
1. Hymns! ♥️
2. God’s plans and purposes for Israel… that He is going to save them in the end.
3. Jesus’ willingness to pay the price for our sins. “The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, nor did I turn away. I gave My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting.” Isaiah 50:5,6
4. A productive day.
5. My sister’s wonderful piano playing! It just pushes my happy button and I am so grateful to live under the roof and get to hear her practice everyday. 😊
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The last two days have been filled with many blessings from God. On Sunday I was thankful for:
1. Being able to live in a country where we can worship freely.
2. Beautiful praise music.🎵
3. Fellowship with my church family.
4. Having a day of rest and focusing on God’s Word.
5. Encouragement from other believers.
Today I am thankful for:
1. Catching up with a friend during a morning talk.
2. Warm cuddly afghans, especially when gifted to you by a sweet friend.
3. How God directs every moment of my life.
4. A warmer, sunny day.☀️
5. Peace that I have knowing that Jesus is my Savior.
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I love the pictures that you start each post with, Amanda! They always fit so nicely!
Today I am thankful for:
1. Macaroni and cheese, made and delivered by my sister!😊
2. A movie night with some of my siblings.
3. Sheffey, the very inspiring movie that we watched!
4. Hot tea.
5. A sweet friend who sends me tea! 💕
6. My great aunt, who makes me laugh.
7. Happy mail!
8. Dishes to wash.
9. The soap bubbles that float around above the sink for a few minutes after I squeeze the Dawn bottle.
10. Beautiful sunsets!
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I loved reading your thankful list, Rachel! #1, #7, and #9 made me smile! 🙂
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🍂✨Today I’m thankful:
1.) that God is our REFUGE & STRENGTH!
2.) that HE is our VERY PRESENT help in trouble!!🙌🏻
“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1
3.) for Mondays!! 🧡😝🎉Why this day has such a bad reputation is beyond me!!
“This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Ps 118:24
4.) for forgiveness!🙏🙌🏻
“As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.”Psalms 103:12
5.) that the will of the Lord is PERFECT!!
“As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.”
Psalms 18:30
6.) for the ability to get out for my morning walks!! 💕 Its such a perfect time to soak up God’s creation and focus for the day!!
7.) for chocolate! 😁🍫
“I will love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.”
Psalms 18:1-3
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Aren’t morning walks just so wonderful and peaceful? 😊 What you shared about Mondays made me smile…sometimes I’m excited about the first (work) day of the new week, but other times I tend to dread them. 🙃 But from now on, I am going to keep that verse from Psalm 118 close to my heart – that will drive away any Monday woes! 😂
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Monday – On this special day, I’m thankful for:
1. My parents’ *35* years TOGETHER!!!!! Their legacy of those years is such a TREMENDOUS blessing to me!!!♥
2. Their sweet, fun love for each other!! My parents are such a cute couple! 😊♥
3. That my Daddy and my Mommy are my friends!! I’m so thankful they have taught me to strive to respect them, yet also that they want a close friendship with me.♥
4. The ways they have pointed me to the Lord and sought to raise me up in the love + training + admonition + nourishment of the Lord!♥
5. Their prayers and DEEP love and desire for the best for me and to see me do right!
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” (Psalm 103:1-5)
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Number 1 is so exciting!!! 💞 Please tell your parents “Happy (late) Anniversary” for me! I love all of your other thankfuls! 😊
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My parents so appreciated that, Amanda!💞
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Good evening, ladies!! Such a beautiful post for our Sunday + Monday, Amanda!!🍂 Thank you again for hosting this wonderful challenge event!💕
Sunday – Thankful for:
1.Convicting thoughts from our study of John 21. One portion of verses that stood out to me was Jesus’ conversation with Peter, and specifically from verse 15: “…Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, do you love Me more than these?…” Sobering thoughts! How is my love for Him? Do I love Him more than others and put Him first before them? And choose to do His will and follow His teaching no matter what others are doing or saying?
2. Having my brother and his little family join us for our Sunday Bible meeting!
3. My grandparents and getting to visit all three of them this Sunday afternoon! For their examples, their LOVE, their friendships that we share together, for special memories together…their legacies are such special blessings!♥
4. God’s ways of working in hearts and molding and shaping in ways we may not see or imagine – UNTIL He has already accomplished His beautiful work!♥
5. Laughter!! For the JOY that laughter brings and shows! For the laughs this evening! For each person’s individual laugh that’s so unique + special!😁
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Martha Joy! These are all so wonderful and made me smile! 😊 That question that Jesus put to Simon Peter (and asking it of ourselves) is a very sobering one indeed.
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