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Thankful Thursday ~ Jesus

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.
(Hebrews 12:28 ESV)

It happened again this past Sunday; I was completely overwhelmed by Jesus’ love. I couldn’t stop the tears running down my face during communion.

Our wonderful praise team just started singing “Shout to the Lord”, and I was reminded how much I love the Lord. Goodness, He loved me so much that He went to the Cross on my behalf. How can I not love HIM?

I guess once in a while I need those precious moments. The reminder why I am still here this side of heaven! To share His love with those around me who still need to meet Him. Maybe some will never understand my love and thankfulness, but I hope that the way He has changed me and my life will bear witness. Maybe others want the same deep peace I have in Him…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving the link to your Thankful Thursday post below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: sometimes it is a Bible passage, a song or someone who reminds you of Jesus’ love for you.

Love & peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
2. It Feels Like Chaos
3. Simply Helping Him
4. Sweet and Simple Thursday Link Up!!
5. Prayer of Praise
6. My Children are Not My Own
7. Squashed
8. 12 Moments that Verify You’re a Mom		 9. Melanie @ M&M
10. Toddler tantrum tactics
11. life by ashley pichea
12. Deidra M. @ The Middle
13. A Day of Transparency @ Teaching What is Good
14. Praying The Fruit of The Spirit in Our Marriage: Day 5
15. Denise
16. Ms. Kathleen		 17. OneMommy
18. bp
19. God’s Nature: Attributes of the Trinity
20. Tricia
21. Heart Choices
22. Still Present
23. Heather @Marine Corps Nomads
24. A rabbit falling from Heaven

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Thankful Thursday ~ Carlos Whittaker’s Message

In the month of January we are meeting over at my friend Lynn’s blog “Spiritually Unequal Marriage“. Please stop by her blog in order to leave your link for this week’s post.

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ~ John 14:6 (ESV)

My friend Lori posted a video from Carlos Whittaker on her blog. I noticed that the message was 54 minutes long, so I had planned on viewing it later last night and some today, breaking it up in two sessions. Low and behold, I could not stop listening (so I went to bed a little later than usual). If you have time, I highly recommend you listen/watch the video. I was blown away; I laughed, I cried and I cheered (hubby thought I was nuts 😉 ).

Carlos spoke so much truth about how we want to draw non-believers into our churches, but sometimes we forget the why. There were so many things I took away from that message, but one in particular: Our own story draws people so we as believers need to “see Jesus’ face with fresh eyes”. Amen, brother!!!!

Really, think about why you want non-believers attending church (your church in particular). Is it because you have the coolest music, the best sound-system? No, not really; it is because of Jesus, His life and resurrection. We want others to hear about His love, mercy, grace and redemption.

So, this week I am thankful for Lori (posting the video) and Carlos Whittaker’s message. I hope you will find time to listen/see it.

What are you thankful for this week? Please hop on over to Lynn’s blog to read other TT bloggers and link to your own post.

Thanks for stopping by today. Remember: Jesus is the WHY!