Thankful Thursday ~ Always Something New

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” ~ Psalm 28:7 (ESV)

As I had mentioned yesterday in my post “Fear of Change” God has been working on my heart — I don’t seem to mind changes as much as I used to…One thing I know for sure though, just like David pointed out in the above Psalm “The Lord is my strength…”.

In going with my theme for this year, the changes that happening currently in my life, I face fearlessly (most days). We are having changes again at my work, but this time I am thrilled!!!! We are getting a wonderful, knowledgeable supervisor in our region. I am really excited to work with her; she has taught me so much when I went through training 2 1/2 years ago. Also God answered my prayer for help with my work-load. We were able to hire another person who has worked previously for the company and knows all the ins-and-outs. The best part – she is a believer (God you are marvelous!!!!!)…

The second change that is happening I am thankful for this week has to do with LWG. My sweet friend Lori from Lori’s Reflections redesigned out devotional blog. The launch is on March 1st!!! I am so excited about the new design. Lori did an awesome job. I hope that you will take some time next week to explore our redesigned team blog. There will also be a drawing of a neat little price. But you have to stop by to find out what…Lori, thank you from the bottom of my heart to make the change happen — it was time after 3 1/2 years :)…

One other change that I am making (something I wanted to do for a long time), I will have on the first of every month a guest blogger at “Grace Alone…”. This upcoming Monday, Kathy Howard will stop by to introduce her new book “God’s Truth Revealed“. I am excited about the opportunity to have Kathy share her ministry with my readers.

So, what are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving your link below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: Even thought life can change, God never changes!!!

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Debbie @The Way We Are
2. Nancie@MoreThanConquerors
3. Pia
4. Melanie
5. MageeMommy
6. The Pondering Princess
7. bp
8. Rita @Following 31
9. Jocelyn
10. Karen @ Living Life
11. Laurie@Nana’s House
12. jo.attalife
13. LeAnn @ See Great Things
14. It Feels Like Chaos
15. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
16. Denise
17. Heather @ Marine Corps Nomads
18. Chris
19. Debbie @ Heart Choices
20. Bernice@ My Journey ” simply THANK YOU LORD”
21. gemini
22. Joan @ Reflections
23. Janet @ Wildflower Thinking
24. Dana
25. Mary
26. Amazing Grace, Philippines
27. Sandy @ The Tablet of My Heart
28. John the Beloved
29. Arlene – Accepting Change
30. The Journaling Gina
31. Alicia @Making Time For Mommy- Thankful for my family
32. Kristi-Kikis Corner
33. Blessed Mom of 9
34. annies home –
35. K @ In The Lord’s Path
36. Noreen
37. SusanD
38. Wendy @ Faith’s Firm Foundation
39. Rocks@ Made to Worship
40. Cora
41. Erica
42. Yoli ~ Apron Senorita
43. Heather @ A Day In My Life
44. Holly @ Broken for God
45. Heather @ Becoming A Titus 2 Woman
46. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
47. Cindy @ *She Sparkles*
48. julie @ mom by faith
49. Claudia
50. By Grace Alone
51. Marsha
52. Saint Shellie

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…around here (sidebars are still being worked on). As I had mentioned on Saturday, I am working on getting a face-lift for my blog. I have found a wonderful site that offers free-templates: Templatelite. However, with the ‘free’ comes a price – I can’t remove the credit links on the bottom. So…before I make a switch (and pay hard-earned money to remove the credit links) I am testing out some templates over the next 90 days.

Why testing? For one, I can not pick between 3 themes I like. I would like to ‘test-drive’ all three themes over the next three months. I need to know how user-friendly the theme is to my readers, and how well the theme ‘plays’ with my plugins…

The first theme I am testing for the next 30 days is called “Note-Paper”. I like the clean look; I am able to customize the header; I like how the sidebars do not look so cluttered (I am a little strange about clutter – just ask my beloved 😆 )

Let me know over the next 30 days what you like or don’t like about ‘Note-Paper’…

Thankful Thursday ~ Change

“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.”
~ Romans 6:4 (ESV ~ emphasis mine)

Before I share my thankfulness on change with you, I would like to alert you that next week you will see something different on this blog. Please be assured that Thankful Thursday will always have a home at Eph2810.com – or at least as long as our Lord sees it fit to bring us together every week (and you like to share your thankfulness with the world)…

Change… we sometimes don’t like change; I know I am not. I also know that even though I might not like the change, I can trust the Lord to see me through the transition…

  • Lord, thank You for always being there for me. No matter what changes are happening in my personal or ‘professional’ life, You are faithful – Your love for me will never change. When I loose the grip on my life, Your grace is sufficient for me. In my weakness, You are my Strength…
  • Lord, thank You for my beloved. You gave him a heart to love me; especially when major changes hit like a ton of bricks…
  • Lord, thank You for placing women like Laurel, Lynn, Angie, Darlene and Jamie by my side. Without their support and prayers I would have had a harder time going through the changes of the past 6 months…
  • Lord, thank You for the change at work. Although I need to still adjust to the new management team, I trust it will be for the better – knowing that You are in control of every detail in our lives…
  • Lord, I am thankful for the change in weather. Although it is still hot, the humidity went down and it is easier for me to breathe…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us below in leaving your link to your blog.

Thank you for stopping by today…Remember: God is unchangeable – you can put your trust in Him. He will transform you if you are willing…

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Laurel
2. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
3. Stacy
4. Angie
5. gina @ chatswithanoldlady
6. Heather@mommymonk
7. Cheryl
8. Mary
9. Pia @ My Life’s Journey
10. Twinkle Mom
11. Nancie
12. Darlene @ Everything to Me
13. Linda
14. Melanie
15. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
16. mama meji
17. Cheryl @ Hope
18. Lisa@blessedwithgrace
19. Laurie @ womentakingastand
20. Speaking from the Heart
21. Jennifer
22. Susan @ Forever His
23. Michele
24. Felicity
25. Trina @ Daddy’s Chick’s
26. Amy Bayliss
27. Debra
28. Paula
29. Joanne @ BLESSED…
30. Willnette
31. Devita
32. Marsha w/ Shortybear Message
33. maiylah
34. Beth@The Accidental Pharisee
35. Rocks
36. Diaper Changes
37. Tammy W@ Munchkinheads
38. Janera
39. Peggy@AmazingGrace
40. Patricia@Typing One-Handed
41. He & Me 3
42. Serendipity Park
43. Erica
44. Zoe in England
45. Liza’s Eyeview
46. jhunnelle
47. Sandy @Jesus and Dark Chocolate
48. Nemo – Daily-dabble.com
49. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
50. Tammy
51. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
52. Denise @ Teacups & Time
53. Jill – who am i?
54. Jennifer\’s JoyRide
55. Michelle
56. Chelsey at Joyfully Living
57. Schotzy
58. Laurie Ann
59. Kristi-Kiki’s Corner
60. Mariposa
61. Susanne
62. Mama Bear
63. Tracy@mycuprunnethover
64. Annie – It’s just my life…
65. Heather
66. Happy Mamma
67. Sherry(@myjourney)
68. Amanda Bowers
69. Jerri @ Jerri\’s Journey
70. Kat
71. Bonnie
72. Hadias
73. Lori @ Front Porch Legacy
74. Ruth A Stiles
75. Newlyweds
76. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
77. Tami @ The Next Step
78. Mrs. Mordecai
79. Peculiar
80. Debbie
81. Lea
82. Esthermay
83. Irene *The GreenGreek*
84. gail @ challenges and adventures
85. Angel
86. Willow @ Apron Strings
87. Leanne from Canada
88. Vicki @ Windows
89. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
90. Catherine
91. Marcia Clarke
92. Lana
93. bvoylesal@aol.com
94. To Know Him
95. Mommy’s Gems
96. Kathy
97. Rebecca
98. It’s All About Him!
99. Darlene (CWO)
100. Miss Ellie for feelin’ feminine
101. alihsee @ remember the moments
102. Kim @ Scattered Stones
103. Lisa
104. Terri Sue
105. Donetta at a life uncommon
106. Nichole @ A Call to Higher Places (My Love)

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