There is a peace that comes from trusting God and knowing He is in control.
#611. makes me think of how my Heavenly Father holds my hand. I know He will never let go of my hand. As I walk, He holds my hand fast so that He can hold me up if I lose my footing momentarily.
He keeps me from falling over the edge.
His holding of my hand helps me to have courage, helps me to be brave, helps me to trust Him more, which builds my faith.
There is a joy that comes from thanking God for all the gifts He gives…
586. Blog finally moved
587. John the Tentblogger
588. handmade birthday cards from the kids
589. birthday breakfast prepared by Mom…
590. it included delicious Krispy Kremes
591. Twelve year old offering to give four year old a bath, at 3 AM, while Daddy and Mommy cleaned up carpet, bed, and toys
592. she is so patient with her, even at 3 AM
593. warmth of sun
594. strolling through boutiques…
595. his hand in mine
596. the choir singing “Happy Birthday” in harmony, it was beautiful
597. handmade cards from Wednesday night kids class
598. Susie’s card… so perfect for me
599. “us”
600. sitting together on the same side of the table… out alone for lunch
601. J. Jill
602. softness of linen
603. warmer weather
604. 28 gates open, a spectacular sight
605. the quietness
606. their delight in a new playhouse
607. time out with Mom
608. blog friends willing to share my space and their writing talents
609. quotes from Pastor Ron Fenwick written in my Bible
610. little fingers and toes
611. she is brave
612. the cleft of the ROCK
613. they have fun together
614. being told to leave the house, so my laptop and I went to Starbucks for a coffee
615. a gloriously beautiful sunny day
616. cloudless blue sky
617. seeing the Holy Spirit at work, connecting it all together
Don’t you enjoy sitting in Sunday Morning church service and seeing God’s hand? When the Sunday School lesson and the music, planned out by other people, fall right inline with what the Pastor preaches about. Totally unrelated things come together with the same message. Knowing that the Holy Spirit is putting it all together, working through separate individuals for a common purpose. What comfort and peace that brings. What confidence it builds in your faith, so that you can confidently trust Him more and more. Knowing God is in control and He works things all together for His purposes.
618. Krispy Kremes piled high like a mountain, instead of a birthday cake
619. celebrating with old friends and family
620. a yellow mango, a gift from a sweet thoughtful heart
621. Four year old voice wondering out loud, talking to herself, brings a satisfied happy smile
622. Spring rain and the quiet rumble of distant thunder
Won’t you join up today and begin counting the gifts of God’s grace in your life? Click on over to Ann Voskamp’s A Holy Experience where the gratitude community links up each Monday.
8 responses to “Gratitude: When God Is In Control”
Anyone who lists Krispy Kreme’s twice in her gratitude list is most definitely my kindred spirit. 🙂
Happy birthday friend, and I’ll see you soon!!
What’s with the Krispy Kremes???? Now THAT is definitely a birthday cake, I must admit.
Loved your list, especially the one about the Sunday sermon, songs, Sunday school lesson, etc., all coming together. Isn’t that great how that happens???? Somehow, it all gets pounded in and reinforced and you just don’t forget.
Loved being here tonight! I go away blessed again!
they add up quick when we count them, don’t they? loved reading your list.
Thank you for hiking on a bit of my “path” today. 🙂
krispy kreme birthday “cake” divine! what a beautiful week… i do love the view from your path 🙂 and again, writing here was a blessing to me! so… where are those 28 gates? that is an amazing sight!!
xoxo
krispy kreme birthday cake?! divine! what a beautiful week… i do love the view from your path! and again, writing here was such a blessing to me! so…where are those 28 gates? that is an amazing sight!!
xoxo
That is the Conowingo Dam, on the Susquehanna River where it becomes the Chesapeake Bay.
Beautiful pictures to go along with you beautiful list. All for His glory!