Wednesday, December 28, 2011

What Did You Give Jesus For His Birthday?

I wanted to post this before 12/24 but had some interruptions to my life. I had a number of thoughts of what I was going to say (now I'm drawing a blank), but the sum of it is tht God came down in the flesh to welcome me into His home if I will just believe in Him and that He is the One and the only true path. Yet, if it is Jesus' birthday we are celebrating, then what will I give to Him this year since I've already given Him my heart/life? I made this challenge at my women's Home League as well...


I will give Him 100 things I am thankful for.


Gratitude is an Attitude that has NO manifestation until it is expressed in Thanksgiving! - Dr. David Jeremiah
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. Psalm 97:12
God
Jesus
Holy Spirit
God's love & grace
my husband
my daughters
God's mercy
my sons-in-law
heat
Jesus’ death & resurrection
Madi
variety of life (that we’re not all the same)
Pastors Allan & Anita
mom & dad
home
Pastors Tim & Elaine
my brothers & sisters
electricity
Pastors Adam & Christine
nephews & nieces & their offspring
food
Pastors Dan & Melinda
aunts & uncles
clothes
Christian artists
cousins
work
the body of Christ (church)
beautiful friends (a list of names here)
water, coffee
answered prayers
Shadow
clients (7)
salvation
voice
my Country
heaven
freedom to worship
freedom to live
Ps 75 – I am lifted up
freedom to speak my mind

God is my judge
health
doctors
God will deal with those who have wronged me
vacuum cleaners
refrigerators
God speaks peace into my life/heart
hot water
toothbrushes & toothpaste
I am righteous in His eyes
dentists
Frances Higley
answered prayer
Ruth Winquist
Merlin Staatz
God hears my prayers
TV & radio
to live at this time
God’s protection over my property & my life
my soul – the very essence of my being belongs to God
Internet, easy access to knowledge & communication
Wisdom
birds
flowers, trees
heavenly mansion
grass
furniture
unspeakable joy
Christian radio
church buildings
my Bible in everyday English
that we can enjoy the talents & skills of others
sun, moon, stars
Angels
rainbows
mountains, valleys
the martyrs who have gone before us
rivers, lakes, oceans
rain & sunshine
honest neighbors
David’s truck
David’s motorcycle


What gift did you give Jesus? Can you come up with 100 or more reasons to praise Him, to give thanks? Psalm 79:13, "So we Your people and the sheep of Your pasture will give thanks to You forever; to all generations we will tell of Your praise."

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