November 11, 2013

Thankfulness

In this season of thankfulness, I thought that I might do a little something different than I have in years prior. I usually post about one thing that I am thankful for on each day of November. However, this year I would like to thank God for one thing that He is on each day, backed up with scripture. I know that it is already the eleventh, but I can play a little catch up. These will be written as a personal confession to Jesus. I hope they speak to you as they have to me.
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November 1, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your sovereignty. No matter what happens in life, I know that You have it all in your hands. You work all things together for my good and your glory, even if they don't seem like good things.
Isaiah 46:10
Romans 8:28
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November 2, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your majesty. I stand in awe of your beauty, power, and righteousness. I know that there is no greater or more wonderful thing than You, Lord.
Exodus 15:11
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November 3, 2013
Today, I am thankful that You are unchanging. In a world that seems so unpredictable, You are the One Thing that remains true. I thank you for not making me wonder who You are, how You feel about me, or if You are good.
Psalm 102:27
Hebrews 13:8
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November 4, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your holiness. You are perfect in every way and sent your blameless, sinless, and holy Son to die a sinner's death for me. His holiness gave us no doubt as to the cause of His death.
Isaiah 6:3
1 Peter 1:15-16
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November 5, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your wisdom. Lord, without you I am ridiculous. I make bad decisions based off of my feelings and limited knowledge. You are so wise and always know exactly what to do. I thank you that in seeking You, I adopt that same wisdom.
Colossians 2:2-3
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November 6, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your faithfulness. Father, my life has been anything but faithful to You. I have sought you and run away from You with the changing of the winds. However, You have always believed in me and have never given up on me.
Deuteronomy 7:9
1 Thessalonians 5:24
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November 7, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your mercy. Jesus, I am not sure where I would be without it...other than spending eternity in the fiery pit. I knew you for so long, but turned away from you and lived as if I never knew you. However, when I returned to you pleading for Your mercy, You gave it freely.
2 Samuel 24:14
Nehemiah 9:31
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November 8, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your wrath. Father, this is a hard one to thank You for because it can be so scary. However, I am so glad that I serve a just Judge who is fair in all that He does.
Psalm 7:11
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November 9, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your jealousy. God, so many times in my life I've been jealous of someone or something. However, You have taught me how to be jealous for someone. Your jealousy for me stems out of the deepest love anyone has ever known.
Exodus 34:14
2 Corinthians 11:2
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November 10, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your patience. Jesus, nothing within me is patient. I am always in a hurry or getting frustrated with people for taking too long to do something. However, in Your presence, I am able to slow down and hear You speak to me: "Be still. Know that I am God. I have all things in control. Nothing surprises me. I make all things good in My time."
2 Peter 3:15
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November 11, 2013
Today, I am thankful for Your goodness. Abba, forgive me for not always believing that you are good. I know that even in times when it does not seem like You are nice (Your correction can sting), I know in the depths of me that You are good.
2 Chronicles 7:3
Psalm 119:68
Psalm 145:9
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It's overwhelming to consider all of what God is to us. I long to be more like Him every day.

I love you guys with my whole heart.

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