Something to Ponder

I love to highlight and make notes in my Bible

so I can reflect back on places I've been 

in my walk with the Lord.
Are you like that?

God's Word is alive, and through the Spirit 

the same verses that spoke to me today for example

may speak to me differently at other times in my life.

We should be always growing in our walk of faith

as God's Word instructs us on how to live.

God's Holy Word will speak to our spirits

and bring about inspiration, motivation,

 understanding, conviction and change

as we open our hearts and minds to Him.

All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and is profitable

for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

That the man of God may be perfect thoroughly

 furnished unto all good works."

(2 Timothy 3:16-17)   

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The other morning in my quiet time with the Lord

I came across a particular verse that I had both

highlighted and underlined, along with a note I had written to myself

as to what the Lord was saying to me eight years ago.

"What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?" (Psalm 116:12)

It was during a missions conference that God used this verse 

in directing my husband and I for the amount He  would have us to give to missions.

The note I wrote to myself in the margin said,

"What will I give to God's work? Render; to pour out abundantly."  

My desire was to render something acceptable,

something that God would be pleased with.

Our hearts should be full of gratitude for God's grace and mercy,

and  all His benefits to us.

When we speak of God's mercies we should magnify them

and  speak highly of them.

And what shall we render to the Lord? 

How about our obedience and thanksgiving?

We can, with a devoted heart give God, whom showers us with His benefits

all our praises and a heart of obedience

which is acceptable and pleasing unto Him. 

May our hearts ponder on this verse

bringing a change in our walk of faith.

Our Precious Heavenly Father,

we know that You need nothing,

and You put no price on Your free mercy and grace.

May our lives be lived out in an acceptable manor

that would bring glory and honor to Your Holy Name.

Amen 

Be Lovely!

~ Debbie ~

I will be joining Stephanie's party over at
Roses of Inspiration 

Blessed Thankfulness

Something wonderful was taking place

while I was away caring

for my dear parents.

I received a gift of the most special

kind of love poured out through YOU, my dear friends!

That gift was the gift of sweet prayer

lifted up to God on behalf of

myself and my parents.

I felt God's hand in mine

as He reassured me that we were not alone,

that He never leaves us

and will be with us always.

I knew God's loving presence

was right there with us 

every moment of every day.

My heart is rich and full of gratitude

for so many things.

For Stephanie my wonderful daughter

who graciously stepped in for me as a guest 

while I was away from the computer.

She has such a willing heart

to be used of the Lord

here in our beautiful community of blogging.

She didn't know it at the time,

but her post was meant for ME.

God knew that I was in need of a reminder

to keep a song in my heart.

No matter what God dishes out onto our plates,

there will be joy found in our hearts

as we sing our way through.

Stephanie ~ thank you for having 

such a sweet and tender spirit.

I love you!

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I cannot forget you, my dear and sweet friends!

Thank you for your prayers, love and concern.

Words are not enough to express how

my heart rejoices.

Through your relationship with God,

you have given of yourselves 

so that others would be blessed.

On behalf of my parents, thank you!

Through Stephanie and her guest post

I had some lovely new ladies visit

and even follow along.

I want to thank you and welcome you

to my little corner of the world.

{ I hope to visit you real soon}

It is my humble prayer that you ~ and all

who seek to have their hearts refreshed

through the Scriptures found here at ~

She Graces Her Home In God's Beauty

will find all that you may be seeking.

God speaks to our hearts individually

through His Word,

I am just His instrument desiring to be used

as He guides me along the path

He has set before me.

I look forward to walking God's path

with you, as you follow along.

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May we rejoice in the goodness

of the greatest Gift ~ Giver of all

and in the gifts of friendship

we've been given.

" Every good and perfect gift is from above."

James 1:17

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Our Precious Heavenly Father ~

You are so good to us!

Thank you for the love of friends

and for their care and concern

for what is happening in the lives of others.

May we always be mindful

of the needs around us,

and fall on our knees before Your throne of grace

giving praise and glory to You.

Amen

Joy to You!

~ Debbie ~ 

I'm Back!

" Blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name,

blessed be the name of the Lord!"

I love the chorus to this hymn

and sing it in my heart

when rejoicing over the goodness of the Lord.

My dear and sweet friends,

blessed be the name of the Lord,

for He has blessed my heart richly.

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" The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich,

and he addeth no sorrow with it"

( Proverbs 10:22 )

This is a beautiful piece of scripture

 I claimed during my time away and,

 with the health issues I have been going through.

The goodness and grace of my precious Heavenly Father

is more than I can put into words dear friends. 

My God, my Savior and the healer of my body

has touched me with His tender hand and mercies.

In a very short time I have made great progress!

All my praise and thanks go to my God,

with an overflowing believing heart while

trusting in God's promises found in the Scriptures.

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"Father I thank thee that

thou hast heard me"

(John 11:41b)

This was the prayer of Jesus when he brought Lazarus back to life.

By faith I trusted in the Lord 

knowing He would hear my prayer

because Philippians 4:6  tells me ~

 " Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer

and supplication with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known unto God" 

 By "prayer and supplication"

 supplication is for particular needs.

"We can continue in prayer, 

and watch in the same with thanksgiving"

( Colossians 4:2 ) 

 God desires that we would be in prayer always

and watching with thanksgiving

as He answers those prayers according to His will.

His love for us is far greater

than we can even fathom.

His ways are far greater

 than all that we can do for ourselves.

His ways are perfect

 no matter what the outcome of our prayers may be.

Therefore ~

 we watch we wait and we trust Him, with a thankful heart.

And then... We are to pray one for another.

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man

availeth MUCH."

(James 5:16b)

You my dear and sweet friends

were out there praying for me I know,

because I could feel those prayers and your love.

From my heart ~ thank you!

Thank you for your love care and concern,

my heart is truly blessed.

Precious Heavenly Father.

Your love brings me to my knees

with a heart full of gratitude and praise.

You care about every detail of our lives,

more than we even care for ourselves.

Many times we fail and yet ~

You are there to pick us up

and love on us in all the areas we are so in need of.

Thank you. Thank you for so much!

Amen.

To God be the Glory!

~ Debbie ~

I'm joining the party with
Inspiration of Roses

 

A Song of Praise & Thanksgiving

Blessings to you my sweet friends!

As you celebrate Thanksgiving

I pray there is a song

of praise in your heart

and on your lips.

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Psalm 100 is a Psalm of thanksgiving,

but this Psalm also teaches us

WHY we should give praise

to our Great God.

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" Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands."

" Serve the Lord with gladness:

come before his presence with singing."  

Verses 1&2 ~ teach us that God is the Creator.
What better time ~ than Thanksgiving ~
as we gather with family & friends
to have a heart that is willing 
to serve others, and in doing so
let it be with a joyful noise
and singing in your heart
to the Lord.  
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" Know ye that the Lord he is God:

it is he that hath made us,

and not we ourselves;

we are his people,

and the sheep of his pasture."

" Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,

and into his courts with praise:

be thankful unto him, 

and bless his name."
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Verses 3&4 ~ teach us that God is our Owner & Leader.
I am thankful that I did not have to "make" myself,
because I would have done a pretty lousy job!
God is perfect, and He is perfect in His ways,
including ~ creating us.
What a comfort knowing that 
we are the sheep of His pasture.
It is God who looks after our every need and care.
Therefore~ let us enter His gates
with a thankful heart,
a truly thankful heart,
and honor Him with all that we do.

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" For the Lord is good;

his mercy is everlasting;

and his truth endureth to all generations."

Verse 5 ~ teaches us that God is our

Sustainer ~ Savior & Successor. 
What a Savior!!
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The Lord is faithful to His people
and we can trust in Him completely.

We should sing our praises

with a joyful shout!

When our hearts are full of thanksgiving

we will not be passive with our praises.

We will want to shout joyfully

unto the Lord, our Savior,

who has saved us by His mercy
which is, as the Bible says, "everlasting."

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True biblical praise focuses on who God is.

What He does is the result

of who He is.

May we not only see what God does,

but who He is,

and sing songs of praise

with a thankful heart, blessing His name.
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Have a beautiful & blessed Thanksgiving!

Thank you Heavenly Father,
for the love You grace our lives with.
Thank you for Your many provisions,
love, care and concern in our lives. 
Fill us with a joy that reflects Christ in us,
bringing honor and glory to Your name.
Amen.

~ Be Lovely~
Debbie