For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
He knows the plan and I do not. I continue adding to my gratitude list…
401. a weekend visit with family.
402. basketball games.
403. no traffic issues.
404. safe travel.
405. special phone calls.
406. projects accomplished.
I am joining with the gratitude community at Ann’s place…
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.
Psalm 51:1-2
I was given this book as a gift. I am slowly and thoughtfully reading it and meditating on it. In one meditation, the author points out that humans are not self-sustaining and we were not designed to be, contrary to what the world may say – we cannot do it on our own. Here is the author speaking about the book:
Lord, help me to remember that I am not able to do this on my own, I am not self-sustaining. I need you and your people…that is the way you designed me. Lord, please help me to remember this, especially when I am feeling overwhelmed. Thank you for your blessings…
I hope you have a blessed day…
Thank you, Mary, for sharing your list today. And thank you for sharing about this book by Paul David Tripp. I have been slowly going through his book WAR OF WORDS…God has given him such insight.
May you have a blessed week!
Great list!
I hadn't heard of that book. Thanks!
I love the Psalms. I hope you have a wonderful week!
Thankful for basketball games, too- and my boy's team finally winning one 🙂
And thankful I have Him and companions like you on this journey- for no, I cannot do this alone!
Wonderful – so grateful for His mercy and cleansing! Always enjoy your gratitude list.
I love this verse in Jeremiah! It's one of my favorites…I even named my youngest Jeremiah 🙂
Blessings,
Melanie
Mary,
It's so true…we can not do it on our own! We must look to the giver of Grace and the Giver of all true gifts.
A beautiful list Mary!
blessings
~a
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Mary, thank you for connecting with me! We love it here in CO! And my husband and I have taken a couple of trips to Breck…my profile picture with my daughter was taken last spring on a hike there. Pennsylvania looks beautiful too! Thanks for real words about your real world!