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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…
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I am thankful for you. But you can read about that on my blog =)
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It’s a new season… You are a new woman…. I can’t wait for the new changes.. Iris, you words Your grace is sufficient for me…… Just rings in my heart.
I love you so very much. I have a personal message for you on my blog. Love you girl…. Hugs
Change…..it sure can be scary at times, can’t it? Thank God HE never changes! That is the one constant we can count on, no matter what happens in our lives.
Girl….YOU are a blessing. Sent you a little note….on my blog. I know you’ve already been by….but I guess you’ll have to go back!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO YOU (ON SATURDAY)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO YOU (ON SATURDAY)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR IRIS!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO YOU!!! (ON SATURDAY)
I pray you will have a great birthday!
God Bless you!!!
Wow, you’ve got me wondering. What kinds of changes? Hmmm, I’m sure it will be good, whatever it is.
Love my visits with you Iris. You have such a wonderful way with words. I love sharing Thankful Thursday with you. Thanks so much for hosting. God Bless~
Change is in the air! Change is good, sometimes painful, but always good. Can’t wait til Saturday!! Blessings to you Iris, and thank you so much for all your encouragement. Mary
Happy, Happy Birthday on Saturday, Iris!
I have missed being apart of Thankful Thursday! I was so surprised when I came to post my TT when I saw that you posted on Change. Girl,…you wouldn’t believe all the changes that have happened in my life since August! It will make your head spin. I must admit that I have not been dealing with all the changes so good. I know that God has a plan for my life and HE is opening doors that I am surprised HE wants me to walk through. I know HE is with me and I am not alone. For this I am so thankful. Thanks for the encouragement and for hosting this for us.
Sweet Blessings,
Darlene
Happy early birthday and praying that God will bless you with a wonderful birthday and time!
Happy Birthday! Happy Happy Bithday!
And, many more!
Cheryl
Thank you for sharing with us and sharing about change. Change is never easy but we wouldn’t be stretched and taken out of our comfort zone without it. May God work thru us all in our seasons of change. -Blessings, Laurie
I so thankful too that the Lord will see us through the transitions in our life. Thank God for being with you and provided so many loved ones and friends, as you go through period of changes in your life. I am remembering you in prayers. Take care and God bless!
Hey Birthday Girl!!
Hmmm, changes, changes, I’ll believing God they will be all GOOD. I pray this is your best year ever.
Thanks for being the best host ever.
Thank God for all the many wonderful things God is doing in your life!!
Blessings~
Happy Birthday, Iris! I hope you have the most blessed year yet!
Thank you for Thankful Thursday. This is my first one! And Happy Birthday too! I hope you have a blessed day! Paula
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IRIS!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!
Blessings Iris and many, many more…Happy Birthday (for Saturday)! Change is good!
Flexibility is needed! Life is full of changes! May God help you in all the changes and transitions that life brings your way! Continued blessings!
happy Birthday Iris!!!!
Iris, today I am thankful for YOU! Happy Birthday and may He bless you with many, many more.
indeed, change can be scary at times … but also a necessity (most times). am just so glad that the Lord will always be there to help us adjust and accept things.
Happy happy birthday, Iris!!!
Hi Iris! I’m excited for the coming changes for this blog! can’t wait for Saturday
and yes please don’t stop Thankful Thursday. Blessings!
Iris,
I didn’t post a Thankful Thursday post this week, but wanted to stop by and wish you a very Happy Birthday.
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IRIS..I was not going to POST today because I’m sick but had to rise to this wonderful occasion and celebrate your upcoming Saturday celebration, so I did JUST FOR YOU!
Hope your TT birthday and Saturday are overfilling you with God’s love for you from us, and your loved ones but mostly GOD
Have a blessed birthday, Iris!
Happy birthday, IRIS!
Thank you so much for hosting this amazing meme, allowing us to weekly share with others the blessings of the Lord. I appreciate you greatly!
Our family is going to go through a MAJOR change in January. This post is a great reminder for me to pray about that more – for easy transition – that we will yield to God every step of the way.
Happy Birthday Iris
Change can be difficult, I know. But when I look back over my life, I am SO thankful for the changes that God brought about. I’m so thankful that He changes me and makes me a better human being!
Have a blessed day, Iris! Have a wonderful birthday! You truly are a blessing to so many!
I never liked changes either. It was very difficult for me to deal with. Now that I have been walking with the Lord for some time I look forward to the changes He brings into my life (especially knowing He is there with me). It is kind of exciting to see what He will do next.
Happy Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR IRIS!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO YOU!!!
We all love you, Sister!!!!!
I pray you will have a great birthday!
God Bless you!!!
Happy Birthday, Iris! Thank you for helping me to focus each week on being thankful! May the Lord bless you in this next year!
I have my list for thankful Thursday ready…
God bless….
Iris,
Happy Birthday to you, Iris!!! Hope Saturday is a wonderful day filled with many blessings. Thank you for being a blessing to us each and every week.
Hugs,
Tracy
Happy Birthday, Sweet Iris!! May your day be richly blessed!!!
Love the theme for this week. So many things to be thankful for regarding change, even though change is hard sometimes. Thanks for hosting this wonderful meme, and I loved your list! Happy Birthday, too!
I just love your thankful Thursdays! I decided to start participating. Thank you for the wonderful meme!
Most people hate change, but you are thankful for it! Thanks for this outlook on change and for hosting Thankful Thursdays. It does us good to think about what we’re thankful for, and actually write about it!
May this next season in your life bring you incredible blessings you could never imagine! Happy Birthday, Iris.
I too dislike change, but I am so glad you are relying on our Savior to get you through these changes. He is going to get you through it all and I will be praying for you too! It is wonderful to have everyone share what they are thankful for each week as it helps keep our hearts humble and filled with gratitude for what our Savior does in our lives. I so appreciate you hosting Thankful Thursdays, God bless you Iris
Happy Birthday Iris! How grateful I am for you and your willingness to host us together and remind us to be thankful!
Blessings to you sweet sister!!
Iris, I look forward to watching God carry you thru!
As always, thank you for hosting a home for thanks.
I wanted to send you birthday wishes. I heard about that from Laurel’s blog and read how she is especially thankful for you. Isn’t it great how the Lord blesses us with good friends?
BTW, I have a hard time dealing with change. I am a very loyal person and tend to stick with the same people and things. However, I know I need to be listening when the Lord wants me to change directions. I must admit that sometimes I just don’t want to hear it. Thanks for the reminder.
You’ve made me very curious, Iris. Can’t wait to see the new changes. Thanks for hosting and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy Birthday!!! I can’t wait to see what you’re planning!
Blessings,
Nancy
Iris, I’m looking forward to checking to see what God has impressed on you to do with the blog next. I’m glad you listen to His prompting and use this as a tool to reveal Him and His character. His character shows through you, or at least through your writing. I’m always glad to join in on Thursdays. Being thankful intentionally keeps us in the right frame of mind. I really enjoyed doing my own Thankful post today. It’s a little different than I normally do. I didn’t do a list, but I was really thankful for change or…exchange. Many blessings to you.
I wrote about how thankful I am for other bloggers who have inspired me. You’re included in my list, Iris. Thank you!
Not doing a post today since I’m stil trying to process my trip. But I wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy Birthday my friend. I’m praying for you as you make the changes you feel God is leading. Have a wonderful time of celebration of you this weekend!
Happy Birthday to you and many more…