Thankful Thursday – Week 1
In Everything Give Thanks Challenge

Thankful Thursday – Week 1

Amanda S.

Happy first Thankful Thursday post! 🤗 This is where you share a few (or as many as you want to!) of your thankfuls from the past week. 😊 My highlights from Week 1 were:

  1. The gift of music 🎶
  2. That we are able to gather and worship God freely without fear of persecution.
  3. House shoes that not only keep my feet warm, but are also a reminder of the dear relative who gifted them to me and has since passed away.
  4. Some volunteer kale that I’ve been enjoying in my scrambled eggs each morning.
  5. My cleaning clients – they are the best!
  6. My dad and brothers’ help with knowing what kinds of things to buy for my car’s upkeep.
  7. The privilege to be able to come before the throne of God in prayer! 🙏🏻
  8. That I can run to Jesus and find rest. ❤️
  9. Creating new memories with my Pap and Nana – watching Little House on the Prairie with them before bed.
  10. A discussion with a dear elderly friend about how amazing God’s Word is, and seeing her hunger and thirst for it.
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Since I’m already working on memorizing 1 John, I decided to just copy the Scripture verses this time. I write them down every day at the end of my list, and it’s been so encouraging to reflect on God’s goodness and how all of these blessings come from HIM! -Amanda S.

Is anyone else doing the Scripture Memorization plan, or reading or writing the verses?

Looking forward to hearing everyone’s thankfuls from the first week! 😊

“Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.”

Psalm 106:1
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18 thoughts on “Thankful Thursday – Week 1”

  1. Just wanted to make a note that if you ever get behind a day or two on writing your thankful list, it’s is totally okay to catch up on that the next day! I know some days can be busier than others and we forget; I already had to do that one day this week. 🙂

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  2. Here are a few of my thankfuls!

    –lovely evening bike rides

    –watching the super moon last night

    –coffee around a fire with friends

    –John 10

    –good books to read

    –siblings ❤

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  3. I’m going to be posting for my dear friend, Ms. Barbara, who is joining the challenge this year but does not have internet. I’ll be showing her the posts and comments each week. Here’s her list of highlights from the first week! 😊

    “NOV.1: THANKFUL FOR WONDERFUL AND FAITHFUL FRIENDS. AND FOR BEING ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF MYSELF AT 78 YEARS OLD.
    NOV. 2: THANKFUL FOR FLUFFY WHITE CLOUDS. AND WATCHING OUT THE WINDOW TO SEE SQUIRRELS PLAYING IN YARD.
    NOV. 3: SAVORING MORNINGS WHILE LISTENING TO CHRISTAIN CD’S. AND GREATFUL FOR THE HOUSE I LIVE IN.
    NOV. 4: HAPPY WHEN I CAN CHEER UP A FRIEND. AND GREATFUL FOR DAYS I FEEL GOOD.
    NOV. 5 : BEING EXCITED FOR READING AND MOVIE DAY WITH THE GIRLS. AND GOING SHOPPING AT THRIFT STORES.
    NOV.6 : GREATFUL AT 78 TO BE LEARNING TO PLAY THE PIANO. AND FOR MY MOVIE BUDDY WATCHING ” ANNE OF GREEN GABLES”.”

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  4. Here are some of my thankfuls from the first week:

    -A homemade leather notebook from some friends that I am using for this Thankful Challenge.🙂

    -Farm fresh eggs from a friend.🥚

    -Grocery shopping with my youngest daughter.

    -Getting the last of our recording done in the studio for our family’s cd.

    -Some promises from God’s word: Psalm 32:8– “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.”
    Hebrews 11:6– “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

    I am writing down the verses and also planning to memorize them.

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  5. My things that I am thankful for are:

    1. The Lords blessings in my life.
    2. God given me the talent to sing.
    3. For cool, fall weather.
    4. Thankful for my Heavenly Father.
    5. God’s peace in my life and for sanctification. I am also writing down the scriptures and memorizing them!

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  6. My thankful highlights from this week are:

    -Our ladies Bible study at church

    -Elisabeth Elliot and the wisdom that she had

    -Opportunities to rest and recharge

    -Wretched Radio podcast

    -Jesus’ blood that has washed away my sin

    -Psalm 131

    -That God created the moon 😍

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  7. Here are several of my highlights! (It was hard to choose because every one was a favorite!😄)

    1. The cozy air of holiday months arriving🍂🧡❤️💚
    2. The song “Without Him”
    3. Cozy winter clothing🥰
    4. Delicious dinner of chicken enchiladas and sautéd squash😋
    5. The enduring refuge we have in the Lord and His everlasting arms
    6. Reading Roy & Dale Rogers autobiography/watching their movies with my sister, aunt + friend! (I’m so thankful for people like Roy & Dale Rogers whose faith changed the world!)
    7. The opportunity to sing to the sweet people at nursing homes and see them smile and sing along.🥰
    8. God’s provision as we went to the recording studio this week + getting to sit with our wonderful producer, Mr. Mark and watch/help him do his “magic” as he calls it.😁
    9. A sweet Bible study with a friend💕
    10. (We’ll make it an even 10😁) A sweet gift of a notebook from Aunt Lynn🥰

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  8. Hello everyone! Here are some favorites from week 1:

    1. Amanda doing this challenge again!
    2. I have confidence in Jesus my Savior and in God’s plan for me. He is so good!
    3. A sweet time of fellowship with a friend from KY who surprised us with a visit!
    4. God is my God!
    5. He is holy and just.
    6. Late season flowers in the garden
    7. The gift of sweet memories
    8. The big, bright, beautiful moon! 🙂
    9. The brilliant fall colors this year!
    10. A new memorization project started

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  9. Week 1 Thanksgiving:

    • God’s Grace, Steadfast Love, Faithfulness, Sovereignty, Immutability
    • Jesus Christ, Who saved me and knows me personally
    • golden leaves and blue skies
    • the Word of God
    • Brian and our long and happy marriage
    • a close relationship with our son Ryan
    • a home with lots of laughter

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  10. Hello everyone! Thank you so much for hosting this Give Thanks challenge, Amanda!! It’s been wonderful so far.🤗

    Here’s a sampling of my thankfuls for Week One…😉 I’m thankful for:

    -God’s Word – that it is living and powerful, and so FULL of Life, truth, promises, hope…”For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)
    -My job with Wolf Valley Forge!
    -Music and songs that lift our spirits to Him. I’m SO thankful that He created music and the ability to sing!♥
    -Sisters in Christ that greatly encourage me in Him…I’m so thankful for specific examples who are serving the Lord joyfully, genuinely, intentionally.♥
    -A wonderful outdoor event hosted by my brother and sister-in-law. So thankful for the conversations I had, good weather for it, safety, and a very blessed day.🍂
    -Our family’s home church and getting to meet together around the Word of God, hymns and prayer. It’s such a blessing!
    -The colors of the season and the Fall foliage!
    -My parents’ commitment to encouraging me in Christ!♥

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    1. Thank YOU for participating in the challenge, Martha Joy! It’s a blessing to have you! 😊 Love what you shared about God’s Word and music! 😍 And amen about godly parents! They are such a blessing.

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