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Spiritual Sundays ~ Sunday Seven

1. I’m praising God for answered prayer. I asked Him to send our office a buyer so that we can start the year off with a sale. We have four sales!
2. When I was in San Diego two weeks ago, my 95-year-old mother called us with stomach pain and thought she would have to go to the hospital. We prayed and the Lord healed her. We praise Him!

3. I’m praising God for the extra time I’ve had to be with my daughter and granddaughter. We have enjoyed a long visit since the holidays and they just left for home a few days ago.
4. I’m grateful for God’s protection. He kept us safe as we made the trip to San Diego and then back to Arizona as well as their final trip home again.

5. Laughter is medicine for the soul. I laugh at myself when I think of all the silly songs I’ve been singing with my granddaughter that I re-learned at her library story time. And the Hokey-Pokey…I’m getting good at it.

6. Praise God for encouraging us with all we learn about Him in trials. I was able to encourage a client this week whose house burned down. What a great feeling to know His strength uplifted her through our conversation about the hard times. This is just as important as selling her a home, don't you think?

7. Lastly, I’m praising God for the wonderful family He gave to me. Last weekend we were all together at my house. They got a cake from the bakery, purchased a helium machine and filled the house with balloons. My birthday is Monday the 31st! I am blessed.


Praise the Lord for all of you, my friends, and your Jesus-filled blogs that I love to visit. We are blessed to have such an inspiring place as Spiritual Sundays, hosted by Charlotte and Ginger.

Comments

  1. Mevely317January 29, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Oh, seeing this "7" just lifts me up, Mary!
    Happy, happy Birthday blessings!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Alleluia! God is so good. I just read Clif's post about praise and worship. God is indeed worthy of that. Your "thankful list" is wonderful, and stands testament to His greatness :)

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  3. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    A wonderful and encouraging post, Mary! I too have much to be thankful for. Thank you for sharing with us and have a lovely weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. Faith Hope and CherryteaJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    great post!
    and HapPieSt Birthday Blessings!!

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  5. Joan HallJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    A joyful post! I hope you have a wonderful birthday.

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  6. AndreaJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I praise GOD for how HE continues to work in your life and the life of your precious family. Thank you for sharing these milestones with us! Oh how sweet our LORD heals your mother! What a precious LORD we have....
    Hugs,
    andrea

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  7. Musings of A MinisterJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Praise Him!!! What a good, joy filled post. It makes me feel good. Have a great Birthday!!

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  8. DeniseJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I love you sweet sis, saying prayers for your family always.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Happy Birthday and your thankfulness was so sweet to read. Have a blessed Sunday.

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  10. RCUBEsJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Happy Birthday sister Mary!!! Sending you love and prayers your way and may the Lord bless you with His richest spiritual blessings!

    It's awesome that despite trials, He pours joy into our hearts! Glory be to God for all that He does and all things He gives us to make His presence known. That there is no excuse but to BELIEVE and increase FAITH! I feel your prayers along with other dear friends and glory be to the One Who gets moved with our petitions and Who can change circumstances. Please pray that my managers will accommodate me to remain working part time, 8 hours per shift. But I pray that let the Lord's will be done. My son? He is one of my greatest blessings and I praise the Lord for His guidance and wisdom! I am happy that you got to spend time with your family! I'm praying always for the Lord to bless you all and keep you!!! Love to you sister!

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  11. SharonJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    God's perfect number, 7 - and your Sunday Seven were perfectly inspiring!

    Happy Birthday on Monday, Mary - 29 again?!

    GOD BLESS!

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  12. MTJJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Mary,

    I so enjoy how you give thanks! You inspire with an attitude of thankfulness and appreciation. God is so worthy of our praise and adoration.

    Blessings and peace.

    MTJ

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  13. VintagesouthernlifeJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Reading all of your praises put a smile on my face!! Isn't God good?

    Wishing you a Blessed and Happy Birthday!

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  14. RuthJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    what a beautiful post full of praises! God is so good...

    Happy Spiritual Sunday!!

    Love,
    Ruth

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  15. lioneagleJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Hi Saleslady371 -

    This is a happy piece. Thank you for sharing.

    In particular, I loved your mother's healing and the ministering to the client whose house burned down.

    Praise our Lord for how he uses you.

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  16. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    These are all wonderful things to be thank-ful for. Happy Birthday, it sounds like it will be beautiful.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  17. CharlotteJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I can sure identify with this post. Sometimes I just sit and say "Thank you - Thank you - Thank you" over and over. I am just overwhelmed by the blessings He has given me.
    Thank you for sharing your blessings with us.
    Charlotte

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  18. CharlotteJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Oh, I forgot to tell you HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
    Hugs,
    Charlotte

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  19. LorenJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Oh Mary....what wonderful Praise the Lord has received from you! I am praising HIM with you and For you my friend! I pray you have a VERY happy and Oh so Blessed Birthday! I love coming here and visiting! You just make me smile and fill my heart so full of joy!

    Love you Mary!

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  20. http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/January 31, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FRIEND MARY!!! MAY YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY AND THE BEST YEAR EVER!!
    GOD'S BLESSINGS SWEET FRIEND!!

    XO

    SONJA

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  21. Deborah AnnJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY! I'm praising God for you and with you! What beautiful blessings God has bestowed on you and your family. You are loved!

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  22. DeborahJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Happy Birthday sweet friend!
    So much to thank God for!!
    Blessings!!

    Deborah xoxo

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  23. MFEO2009February 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    This was beautiful! :)

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