Grateful and Thankful!

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting for you, in your part of the world!

Well, these past few days have raced by. It has been a 'nose to the grindstone' time. Alan and I have been working steadily towards tidbitz fruition of a few tid projects; but there are still delays. We were hopeful to have received some good news; but unfortunately, things took a turn for the worst.

As mentioned in a recent post, we receive each month, a free booklet from the 'Living Truth Ministries' (Charles Price); and we read it daily, as it provides wonderful thought provoking topics, as well as Prayers 'from the heart' to Him. He KNOWS everything; so it is best to just be 'straight up' with Him; as He wants a personal relationship with each and every one of us. He loves us all unconditionally!

On Wednesday, the subject matter was 'Life-Changing Gratefulness".

Methinks, it is so true that 'things happen' for the better, when you have an open and grateful heart of Thanks and genuine Praise for Christ. The daily Prayer was: "Oh that I would give continual thanks to You, Lord! Bring me back to that overwhelming thought that Your steadfast love endures for ever. I can't change that, but I know that my gratitude will allow me to experience more and more of the love You already have for me. Thank You for wide open doors of thanksgiving into Your presence. Amen"

Personally, I love that last senctence; it says so much! As of late, we have been hurled some bittidz 'out of left field curve balls'; and one of these 'comets' / 'thunderbolts' occured later yesterday and then again, this morning.

Today, as I was walking up our stairs, I said outloud, 'Thank You. Do not understand what is happening here; but that is okay; because I KNOW you have our best interests at heart. Just let us know what YOUR will is; and what it is You would like us to do for You. Whatever it is, fine. However, You have asked us to 'Dream Big and Come Boldly Before You'; well we have and we will continue to do so! We believe that You have set the visions before us; so it is just a matter of You providing the solution. You have made a Promise to look after your 'children'; well, we are a part of your children! We need something 'supernatural' to happen; 'something has to give', as in a 'breakthrough', pretty soon. You are Supernatural, Our Saviour, and Our Advocate; and You have asked us to put eveything before You. Therefore, I cast all my burdens upon You; everything. As Hebrews 11 says: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."

I also added that maybe being BOLD simply means to PRAY all the more when times are extra tough; rather than just writhing away in discouragement and / or 'giving up' in despair etc. I also said, that You have helped us OVERCOME past obstacles; so will You do any less now? You have stated, "Fear Not, For I have Overcome the World". So, whatever happens, I will be CONFIDENT and JOYFUL for each day; and give You cheerful Thanks". That was pretty much my Prayer; which was only a few seconds long; albeit it took bittids longer to type! LOL!

The next thing I know, we received a 'miracle.' No kidding! Complete turn around for a particular individual who had been 'causing us major grief.' Basically, he says one thing and does another. He did not apologize; however, he realized that we had been totally truthful with him. He sheepishly went on to acknowledge that he did not mean to create such an emotional upheaval for us; and now we could 'relax.' So, we KNOW that He Guided us through this new scathing storm. I had also earlier asked Him to "Show us a Way, Guide our Path", as "He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Light." The situation which could have been a disaster, was averted and triumphed into an awesome Blessing! Whew!

Tidbit - Be thankfully steadfast all the more, when you are facing trials and tribulations. Always, 'Praise Him In ALL Things.'

Bittid - Turn everything over to Him; do not limit His majestic works He has in His Plan for you.

Have not forgotten either, to share some tidbits from 'Enjoying Everyday Life' and 'Living Truth'; however, we have just been a little on the go.

Took the above picture of a colourful presentation of a floral garden in our complex. He creates such beautiful flowers, methinks. We have much to be grateful for; and we are thankful it is the weekend - again! We are going to take a bit of 'time out' and appreciatively reflect upon the multitudes of Blessings He has given us today!

Tonight, we are going to enjoy a simple meal. ie Chicken Noodle Soup and toast (melba toast for me). That will be easy on the digestive system; and it will be just what the doctor ordered! We will 'relax' and cheer on the exciting Playoffs, as well as sitting out on our bit upstairs balcony in between hockey periods. We hope too, that there will be a good movie on later tonight; as we are going to rest and enjoy the evening; and be thankful for how the day unfolded before us! Alan just brought me a glass of South African red wine; this is, indeed, a special treat! Alan is a treat and he treats me beautifully! When I was a little girl, I always would say, "I'm a wucky wucky girl." Well, that is still tid true today! Skal!

Here is wishing you a nice evening and weekend. Will be back before too long.

Peace and God Bless.