Today, I am thankful for the written Word of God. It blows my mind to think of how many details throughiout history were carefully laid out so that I could have an English Bible. Yesterday at Christian Challenge, we had aquired, finally, a few more Bibles. I was thrilled. Since it is usually my duty to pass out Bibles to those who are lacking, I have been rather depressed lately at our slim supply. But yesterday there was a giant stack. Since then, I have been thinking about the fact that in so many places, Bibles are not only in short supply, they are often illegal, sometimes unheard of. So today, I am thankful for the Bible. For my little blue personalized Bible. And for all the Bibles we have printed in all the languages so far, and the ones to come.
I am also thankful for my favorite passages of Scripture and how faithful God is to speak directly to me through His Word.
I Timothy 3:16&17 -- "All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be equipped for every good work."
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Oh, yeah... about that...
So, since I woke up today, I have been trying to come up with something I am thankful for... Something that today specifically God has revealed to me that I take for granted.
Well, here it is. I am thankful for technology.... yep, that's right. Me, Rachael, the technologically challenged blogger who took three months to find the picture upload icon is thankful for technology. Me, Rachael, the only person I know under 25 who can't make their own Cd's without help. Me, Rachael, the one who has notebooks filled with poems and journal entries, and yet avoids writing essays when it involves a keyboard.
For those of you who do not know, I can hardly set up a DVD player. However, I have learned (with much coaching from my younger sister and sister-in-law) how to use several programs and websites to get stuff done. And as much as I complain about cell phones and the Internet and cable television (and it's more evil competition satellite) I have become more and more aware that these things are often taken advantage of by me.
Through these, I have been able to keep contact with several friends. I have created beautiful gifts for family members. And I have been better equipped with resources that have helped me study the Word of God.
Also, most recently, they have kept me aware of just how much there is to be thankful for... just how much I have taken for granted...
So that concludes Day 13, the day I am thankful for the things I dread.
Well, here it is. I am thankful for technology.... yep, that's right. Me, Rachael, the technologically challenged blogger who took three months to find the picture upload icon is thankful for technology. Me, Rachael, the only person I know under 25 who can't make their own Cd's without help. Me, Rachael, the one who has notebooks filled with poems and journal entries, and yet avoids writing essays when it involves a keyboard.
For those of you who do not know, I can hardly set up a DVD player. However, I have learned (with much coaching from my younger sister and sister-in-law) how to use several programs and websites to get stuff done. And as much as I complain about cell phones and the Internet and cable television (and it's more evil competition satellite) I have become more and more aware that these things are often taken advantage of by me.
Through these, I have been able to keep contact with several friends. I have created beautiful gifts for family members. And I have been better equipped with resources that have helped me study the Word of God.
Also, most recently, they have kept me aware of just how much there is to be thankful for... just how much I have taken for granted...
So that concludes Day 13, the day I am thankful for the things I dread.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
11&12
Day 11: Veteran's day!
I am so thankful for all the Military! I am thankful for my brother (and men and women like him) who have served in our country's armed forces. I am thankful for my grandfather who I have never met and his siblings who all served our country during war time.
Every year in Sacramento, this was a sobering day, as my dad spent this day at the cemetary.
Day 12: My Dad's birthday!
Today I am thankful for my legs. This may sound silly, but recently a dear friend of mine was injured at work. He is now unable to walk or drive for the time being. I am so glad for the full use of both of my legs. Even when they hurt. At least they work. And they allow me to continue all my work for my job, for school, and for ministry.
Thanks to all you who are also posting your thanksgiving. It is very encouraging.
I am so thankful for all the Military! I am thankful for my brother (and men and women like him) who have served in our country's armed forces. I am thankful for my grandfather who I have never met and his siblings who all served our country during war time.
Every year in Sacramento, this was a sobering day, as my dad spent this day at the cemetary.
Day 12: My Dad's birthday!
Today I am thankful for my legs. This may sound silly, but recently a dear friend of mine was injured at work. He is now unable to walk or drive for the time being. I am so glad for the full use of both of my legs. Even when they hurt. At least they work. And they allow me to continue all my work for my job, for school, and for ministry.
Thanks to all you who are also posting your thanksgiving. It is very encouraging.
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