Thursday’s Things to Praise For

So, if you have been following my blog, you know what to pray for. I decided to switch it up a bit this week since I feel a need to get my focus off my glaring requests and onto some thankfulness.

1. I am praising God today for a godly husband who is willing to do pretty much everything around here since I am unable to handle things as I normally do. He has been pretty incredible these last 9 days. 
2. I am praising God that Lydia’s cardiology appointment earlier this week was uneventful and that the doctor doesn’t want to see her for another year. Wow. We thought we’d be going every 6 months for a few years. 
3. I am praising God that it seems like Lydia’s hearing is restored! Just this last week, her vocabulary has grown a lot. She has been trying new words and mimicking so much more. (Anyone else find it a bit ironic that Lydia’s hearing is repaired just as my voice disappears?)
4. I am praising God for our church and the new pastor we just hired (starting November 1st, officially) and for the next phase of ministry we will get to be a part of there. 
5. I am praising God for the people He put around us to support us–the meals that have been made (one was just dropped off by Julie a couple hours ago without warning—love that), the prayers offered, the emails checking in with me. I am so thankful for these relationships.
6. I am praising God that He is present, that He is active. I am praising Him for claiming me as His own. I am praising Him for being at work all around me and in me. I am praising Him for speaking softly to me when I should be smacked pretty hard. And, I am praising Him for speaking louder when I need it. I am praising Him for giving me a “time out” of sorts and the freedom to stop and think.

Click here to learn more about Thursday’s Things to Pray For. Pray for me–or give praise with me, for these things I list. And, leave me a comment to let me know you did if you don’t mind. It would be a great encouragement. And, I invite you to do the same on your blog.

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