Time again to reflect and be thankful. This week my list doesn’t roll out like it usually does. I’ve been a bear as a mom. For some reason, I’m harboring some unresolved anger. Gotta give it to God. I don’t like who I’ve been this week to my children. Even to my husband. It doesn’t help I had someone post negative comments on one of my posts from 2005 last night. I guess if I choose to write about controversial subjects, I open myself up to persecution. So be it.
Okay that’s off my chest, on to my list of gratitude.
I’m thankful for:
God’s unconditional love. He loves me when I’m grumpy. He loves me when I’m furious.
Hannah’s understanding and forgiving heart. I apologized for my anger this morning. She said, “I forgive you. Will you forgive me for my grumpiness?”
Justin asking me for help with his English outline. I thought he bombed it. So I was frustrated helping him, thinking he wasn’t prepared. He got 19 out of 20 points. Guess he was more prepared than I thought and he just needed a little guidance to land it!
my mother-in-law, Joan. She has such a servant’s heart. She teaches me to give gladly. She loves, loves her grandkids. She calls me to ask to have them for the day or a sleepover. A lot of my friends say they have to beg their mom or mother-in-law to watch their children.
another opportunity to write for Focus on the Family.
a friend’s honest e-mail. I replied with a written prayer. Nothing brightens my day more than a chance to express love to someone hurting.
a more social week. I’ve had more on my calendar than usual. It feels good to have a reason to shower. 🙂
Hannah’s music concert at school this week. I love watching her sing and try not to grin and giggle on the stage. She’s adorable.
my husband’s commitment to me and our marriage.
my new blogging friends. I so enjoy hearing from others. I’m amazed at their encouragement. Don’t we all need more of that?
**Hey, this exercise actually helped. This is what the Bible means by “giving thanks in all circumstances.”
For more thankful hearts, visit this week’s host, Crystal, at God Is In Control.
Ha! You made me smile with the “reason to shower” one! blessings on your week…
Thanks for sharing your list! I know it hurt to receive comments that are negative, I have had those too but someone has to post about the controversial right?
Thanks for joining in even though you were feeling down today!
Blessings
What a great site!
Blessings to you.
Hi Tiffany,
Happy Thankful Thursday! Wow, I liked watching your list grow, and your mood change.
So glad you joined in today, even though you may have not felt like it.
I’m so blessed to be one of your new blogging friends!
(I still need to put your name on my sidebar…)
Blessings to you,
Susan
Blessings for the remainder of your week. The fact that you chose to do the right thing after your grumpiness speaks a load. Praying that your grumpiness would be easy for you to leave at His feet.
Hope to see you around – I am getting back into the swing of blogging.
Blessings
Tiffany,
A wonderful list of things to be thankful for. God is good. He knows our every need. I will keep you in my prayers.
Blessings,
Mary
I enjoyed your thankful list, be blessed.
That’s amazing how your list grew and your heart changed as you wrote out these blessings. I’m so thankful for Thursdays – the reminder to have an attitude of gratitude.
I love your blog. It is beautiful. It is now on my favorites!!
Children can be so forgiving. We can learn so much from them. I enjoyed your list. Have a blessed weekend.
Stacy
Lord, I lift up Tiffany and put her in your arms. Bless her heart and honesty. Like chaff blow away the negative and replace it with wonderfully growing fruit. Comfort and teach her in the way that you can.
Praise opens wide the windows of heaven.
Bless you Tiffany….we all love you.
I love your list of things to be thankful for. 🙂 I’ve had a not so wonderful mommy week myself. 🙂 It’s gotten much better. 🙂
Hi,
I am just able to carve out time now to visit your TT post. I am so glad I visited. Wonderful list. Thank you for sharing your praise! Love and hugs, Lynn
PS. Loved your thoughs of giving thanks in all circumstances. Neat!