i was first introduced to the word by ann in her poetic treatise. remember the first gift given in that sad, dark season? i've been counting them ever since. sometimes on paper and more times in my heart and head...it changes the way you see the world. i needed to change the way i see the world.
we have been making what we call 'doorknobbers' for our farmhouse shop. they are one of many items that we create out of reclaimed wood. something that was old and then made new again.
today i give thanks for the pieces of our lives that, like those little pieces of old battered beadboard, have been made new. the chips and cracks are still visible but with some gentle attention from a Creator's hand they are made into something beautiful and worth displaying...a new creation offering words of life to the world.
this week as we step towards the great day of thanks i am specifically showing my gratitude for some of God's promises to me...and to you. today i sing his praises for making me new...
leave a comment with something you are giving thanks for this week. i will draw a name from all of the comments left before 10am tomorrow morning...the winner will receive a eucharisteo doorknobber!!
and just for fun...enjoy some of these free printables this thanksgiving week.
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I am Forever Thankful that God brought such great friends into my life.
My heart is so full of joy and thankfulness (is that a word) that it is so hard to choose one...so in the words of my sweet daughter...I am thankful for everything. :) I know that sounds cheesy but it is so very true!
In this season of my life {and after the afternoon I had yesterday}, I am thankful for toddler tantrums. My girl had a doozy of one yesterday. As I spent time reflecting on the event, I realized I'm no different than her. Sure, I don't publicly display my tantrums. But I have them all the time internally when things don't seem to go my way. Which makes me all the more thankful that God's plan is way better than anything I could ever imagine.
thankful for the thorn that has been in my side for 7 years to be exact. thankful for a renewed heart and a completely new view of how a nasty thorn in my side can turn into the most beautiful of blessings. only possible through Jesus.
I am thankful for a husband who leads me and our boys to love God and love people. He constantly challenges me to be more like Jesus. He is a blessing to me and to countless others.
(And I love all things homemade! Pick me!)
thankful for new and old friends to "do life" with ... for being watchful of my heart ...for their acceptance and love...
thanks for sharing, friends...i loved hearing all the things worthy of thanks in your lives!
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