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Thankful Thursday


That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all your wondrous works. Psalm 26:7

I can't think of a better time to shed my political sadness and put a smile on my face and join Iris, and her blogger followers . for Thankful Thursday.

I'm thankful that I live in this nation.

I am thankful that all the campaigning is over and that no delays prevented us from electing our next president.

I'm thankful for the privilege of voting and for the many volunteers who worked at the polls.

I'm thankful that I live where I can vote my conscience without any person intimidating me to vote for only their candidate.

I'm thankful for our country that has grown from slavery to electing an African American for president even though I do not share his world view.

I'm thankful for the amazing power of prayer.

Lastly, I'm thankful for the sovereignty of God who sits on His throne regardless of how good or bad rulers are

Comments

  1. JerraleaNovember 6, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Thanks for sharing your list. I see we agree on them!

    I'm thankful God is still on His throne and believers can be assured that He will supply our every need. (I should have put that on my list!)

    God bless and have a great weekend!

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  2. SusanNovember 6, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Amen and amen to all you said!!

    Hope you are having a wonderful TT!!

    So nice to meet you♥

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  3. Alicia The SnowflakeNovember 6, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    Amen! What a great list! I am so glad to know God is in control and not the next president. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 6, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    We should all be thankful for living in this wonderful nation and for the freedoms we have.

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  5. bpNovember 6, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    You hae a great list of things we should be truly thankful for today after a tough week for so many.

    Have a blessed day! I'm glad I visited!

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  6. DeniseNovember 6, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    Such wonderful things to be thankful for sweetie.

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  7. iNovember 6, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    A great thankful list! You have such a thankful heart! Remain blessed!

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  8. KathieNovember 8, 2008 at 7:54 AM

    Amen and thanks for sharing. Blessings from Costa Rica

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  9. Tea with TiffanyNovember 8, 2008 at 1:22 PM

    Ditto!

    Thanks for your visit again. Nice to see your smile below too.

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  10. Tea with TiffanyNovember 12, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    Thankful for your list of thanks.

    And thank you for your comment on my blog about me feeling flaky. I pray I touch many lives as I bounce around and try new things. At least now, I have a better idea of where my passions are.

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