Thankful Thursday ~ Time Off!

Please remember that in the month of October, my dear friend Lynn is hosting Thankful Thursday at Spiritually Unequal Marriage.

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” ~ Romans 12:2 (ESV emphasis mine)

It was nice to have time off from the daily hustle and bustle at work. As I celebrated my 51st birthday yesterday, I reflected on what life is truly about.

I have some wonderful friends here and online who celebrated with me. It was really nice to hear from my sisters at Laced with Grace that God used my words to encourage them. Isn’t that what life is all about? Not to always seek our own pleasure, but let God use us in any shape or form? We might never know who we impacted with our words this side of heaven; but that should not stop us sharing hope and love!

The time off also gave me the opportunity to have some quality time with my beloved husband. We are both so busy when working, exhausted when we get home, we don’t talk much about what really is going on in our lives. Yes, it is wrong, but we just want to relax when we get home and not always share our frustrations we encountered throughout the day.

The past three days I also reflected on the relationship I have with my son. Even though he is 26 and 6’10, he is the most kindhearted son a mother can wish for. Yes, I am proud of him and how he is handling life.

I am thankful for the life God has blessed me with, even if I am living out Plan B and not the dreams I once had.

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

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: living in a “Plan B” life, does not mean that God will not use you for His purpose.

Love and peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. bp
2. Words. Weapons. Hope. Healing.
3. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
4. Stillness @ Edwards Granddaughter
5. Jessica
6. Tami @ The Next Step
7. On An Autumn Tuesday
8. Melanie @ M&M
9. LaughingLady
10. Heather@Becoming A Titus 2 Woman
11. Rachel @That’s Life
12. The Southern Fried Bride
13. Michele
14. Jessica @ By Grace Alone
15. Not Just Any Road
16. Inspirations from Phather Phil – Thankful Thursday: Another 300
17. Sherry/I am Back
18. God is our refuge and our strength
19. Coffee

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Thankful Thursday ~ Honesty

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” ~ (John 16:33 ESV)

Couple weeks ago I shared about ‘Being Real‘; this issue is very important to me, so I pick it up again.

Currently I am reading the book “Plan B” by pastor Pete Wilson (Cross Point Church/Nashville). I am so thankful that there are pastors out there that don’t mind being honest; sharing their own struggles walking by faith.

Many think that followers of Christ don’t have problems; all is hunky-dory. Well, I think not. We have the same struggles as people who do not believe in Christ and His resurrection. The only difference is that we have communities (churches) that help us go through the rough spots in life. I know I have asked many times “why”; I may not get the answer I like, but I know that at the end all works out for the good…

If you need a little ‘pick-me-up’, I recommend Pete Wilson’s book. It is written with honesty and down to earth talk. Too bad I don’t live in Nashville :)…But then again, I also have pastors that are real and share their struggles. Thank you Lord for surrounding us with pastors that are not afraid of being honest with their congregations.

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

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: struggles today will define us for tomorrow.

Love & peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. LaughingLady
2. In the “Yes”
3. September Morn Remembering Noah
4. GRACE
5. Pastor John
6. Tami @ The Next Step
7. Melanie @ M&M
8. bp
9. True Marriage
10. A Gratitude List @Edwards Granddaughter
11. Jessica @ By Grace Alone
12. Brooke @ Frugal Trophy Wife
13. Carol @ Aliisa’s Letter
14. Inspirations from Phather Phil – Thankful Thursday: Bountiful Mercies
15. When my heart is overwhelmed…
16. The Southern Fried Bride
17. Heather@Becoming A Titus 2 Woman
18. Lisa Maria
19. Not Just Any Road
20. Mary
21. God’s Perfect Promises
22. Lindsay
23. We May Fail
24. Gen@SimplyCornish

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