“Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!” ~ Psalm 24:7-9 (ESV)
There are MANY..things that I'm Thankful for this Thursday, and since my focus the past few weeks has been on Ashley's return...my Thankful list is dedicated to her.
Today, as I think of my sweet...sweet...Ashley, I'm thankful to God for....
~the heart of my daughter, who was willing to give up EVERYTHING to follow after the heart of her Father...to take his gospel, to a lost and dying world who needs to know of his LOVE!!!
~the gentle spirit that flows from Ashley. She has GREAT compassion for others and does not like those less fortunate to be picked at, or critized.
~his ever faithful protection to Ashley, and her team while they were overseas.
~the call he has on Ashley's life. At time's Ashley, when you seek him with all your heart, he may seem silent...but don't give up hope....he's still there....leading, guiding and directing your every step!!
~Ashley's love for the word!
~Ashley seeking God as she prays for others....and how like the example she's witnessed from her parents, often encourages others with scripture verses!!
~Starbucks!!!!! Ashley will be home in 94 hours...(but who's counting?) and you can be certain...that we will find ourselves at Starbucks over the next few weeks, sippin' our favorite latte's as we "catch up"!!
~a daughter, who LOVES everything girly. I'm so anxious for you to be home so we can sit and enjoy a pedi, and a mani together....(it's just NOT the same without you) ........oh..the thought is enough to relax me!
~God's favor. There's nothing sweeter...than having your adult children pick up the phone, to call home asking for prayer, wisdom, guidence, and direction!!!!
~God's promises.......they are ye...and amen!!!
I have SO much to be Thankful for today Father......you truly are a GOOD God!!!
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Hey Kim,
ReplyDeleteHappy TT to you, OK, I know it's late! Just blog hopping tonight.
Your list is great, and I know you are so excited about your daughter coming home, how sweet.
Oh, your son is precious. I have one that is about to drive, my baby. You just never stop worrying about your kids!
Blessings!
Just found you through a bunch of other TT links. very cool to read your thankful thursday stuff.
ReplyDelete-travis
Such a precious thankful list, bless you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Thankful list. Glad to hear about your children being close to the Lord. That is a blessing to all Mom's! Thanks for sharing. God Bless~
ReplyDeleteKim, your post put a song in my heart today. I have been thinking of all of you this week as I know you are counting down the hour, mins, and seconds till Ash is home. Soon it will be here my friend.
ReplyDeleteI will catch up with you more next week as this has been a tough week with us sick and all these tests poor Abby is going through. One more today and then a break for a bit I hope. talk to you soon my friend.
You have a beautiful daughter inside and out. I showed my daughter Ashley's blog and she thought it was amazing too. The pictures of the kids were so precious. It breaks my heart that these children are not free like ours, but it gladens my heart to know that there are young Christians out there bringing the Word of God to these little angels and that will make a world of difference.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for prayers for my mom. I am praying that Ashley has a safe return from Hawaii. May God bless her and all that she is doing in His name.
The stories of your daughter is so inspiring! She is someone I would love to meet :) Your so blessed...enjoy your time at Starbucks!
ReplyDeleteOh Kim...this is such a sweet "thankful" list centered on your precious little girl! I am anxious with you....for her to get back home to you! I can only imagine your excitement and anticipation of wrapping your arms around your daughter!
ReplyDeleteSweet blessings my friend!!!