Thankful Thursday VIII

Here's my post for this week's Thankful Thursday and Things that I Love.



I know it's a few days late, but this topic is something that I can't pass. I just love watching people who are showing so much joy. It makes me feel happy inside too.

So here are 5 wonderful photos I found today:


"Yellow is one of the three primary colors. It stimulates thoughts of sunlight, joy, happiness, optimism, intelligence, summer and hope."
by: Kristen | www.lanierstar.com


"Joy is not in things . . . it is in us"
by: UnSeEn


"The Earth is God's Canvas."
by: Catch the dream


"I remember listening to passing cars, on our backs staring at the stars."
by: brittnay


"Pure Joy!" by: *ShoeGal*


He says to himself, "Nothing will shake me; I'll always be happy and never have trouble." ~ Psalm 10:6

Now tell me if that didn't made you smile!

Alwayswinner

Thankful Thursday VII

Here's my post for this week's Thankful Thursday and Things that I Love. Join us next week on TT, Iris will be hosting it.



What are you thankful for in the warm months of summer? I have tons! But here are my 5 favorite things:


1. The smell of fresh flowers


2. Watching the summer sunset with friends. And as night comes, begins the...


3. ...Summer Bonfire Paaarty!


4. A sudden splash of rain to soothe the heat, which also indicates that summer is almost over


5. The summer memories of my childhood


There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~ Celia Thaxter

photo credits:
* Summer Dreams by bhophoto
* Early Summer Sunset by mountainhiker
* Bahamaian Beach Bonfire by Daniel Conway
* Summer in the city I by *Glauka
* Summer Love by olivia house

Heatherann

Thankful Thursday VI

Like last week, I choose two groups that I want to dedicate this post today. Thankful Thursday and Things that I Love.



The 5 random things that I love doing that fills my heart with simple happiness.

1. cuddle a cute little baby


2. pick up a stray kitten and take care of it for a day before bringing to an animal shelter. (my apartment do not allow pets, unfortunately)


3. smile at the flowers I see on the way home
(especially from a tiring day at work)


4. receive an unexpected lovely call from a friend


5. catch a glimpse of a rainbow by the sea



"The LORD protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you." - Psalm 116:6-7

photo credits:
* cute 2 b&w by mekaeel
* kitten by Nathan E. Photography
* The summer in March by Heniusia
* from the shadows on the phone by sionfullana
* Rainbow at the bridge by tracyhughes

TH

Thursday Things

There are two groups that I want to dedicate this post today. Thankful Thursday and Things that I Love.



While in recovery, I've got the chance to do one of the things that I love ~ birdwatching over the sunset.

Birds are a symbol of freedom and timely, TT's topic is about Freedom. So here are 5 beautiful photos of this symbol and the freedom that I have and am thankful for.


1. I have the freedom to choose where to go or stay.


2. I have the freedom to opt to be alone.


3. I have the freedom for friendship.


4. I have the freedom to love.


5. I have the freedom to be myself.



photo credits:
1 "Sunset bird" by uwi
2 "winter sunset and a bird" by katifelkai
3 "Birds at Sunset" by pixigirl52
4 "Navigation or Birds and fish (a California sunset)" by Ferran
5 "Daisy and Feather" by stephyannette

Sarah

Thank God I'm Alive!

Last Monday after work, while on my way home, I had an accident! The car I was riding was hit by another car! Today I just got home from the Hospital but still not able to go to work. I am resting and my scars are gradually healing. My legs are still hurting so much but Thank God I'm still alive and in one piece!



*my apologies for the quick post but I need to answer an important call from the Hospital. I will come back in a few hours to update.

In the meantime, thanks to those who emailed and sent me messages. I will also reply to all your comments and visit your blogs later.

SquirrelQueen

Thursday Sweet Tooth

DO YOU HAVE A SWEET TOOTH? What is the sweetest thing that you can think of? For me, Candies!

What kind of taste does reading and meditating upon the Word leave in your mouth? Is it a sweet taste or a sour one?

Here are 5 spiritual sweets that make me think and be thankful for each day!

1. A stranger's Smile

2. A pat on the back for a job well done

3. Hug by a loved one

4. Words of wisdom from a friend or a good read

5. A heart-felt comment on one of my blogs


Join Us at Thankful Thursday!

Denise

Thankful Thursday II

Lynn of Spiritually Unequal Marriage is hosting THANKFUL THURSDAY this week. This week's topic is obedience and hearing the voice of God.

Laurie posted, To be able to hear the voice of God, we must first know the voice of God. It is when we are able to recognize the voice of God that we can be obedient. But how does God talk to us?

"And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." - Matthew 21:22

Here are my 5 things I am thankful for Everyday. I also believe that in giving us these, He is already speaking to us.

The Trees. That gives us shade, shelter and food.


The Sea. Provider of plenty. The symbol of our voyage through life.


The Sky. The mirror of His love.


The Sun. That greets us everyday and kisses our soul to sleep.


The Flower. Which symbolizes the simple things in life that we tend to forget.



"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." - John 15:7

This is how God talks to us. But the question is, how do we listen?

photo credits (in order):
- Pink Sherbet Photography
- A.alFoudry
- dragonfire72
- Four Symbols
- suesue2

Bikran

Thankful Thursday I

This is my first time to join Thankful Thursday. The idea behind the group is to be thankful once a week and since I do it here as often as I can, why not join them?

A few weeks back I found TT from Laurie. But, this May, TT is hosted by Lynn.

This week's challenge is to share some of your pictures of nature that inspire you to worship.

The Virgin Islands have been known to be stricken by hurricanes and the recent one like Omar, was indeed a disaster that the island can't really escape from. But I am thankful that we have withstood it and that such of nature's blows have shaped the island to its beauty.

As an old saying goes, diamonds shimmer after polishing.

So here goes 5 photos that I found over at flickr that I would love to share with you all. I hope you don't mind that they are not my originals. Just visit the links of those who made them and tell them I said hi (if you have a flickr account)

St. Croix . Virgin Islands . Post Hurricane Omar by Stinkie Pinkie


St Croix - 11 by lemoncat1


St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands by Ketterman Photography


Sunset Over St. Croix by anjanette_ablis


Virgin Islands Rainbow by meaganmarchant


"I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life." - Genesis 9:13-15

And I would also like to add a badge for the group. I hope I get to join every week! For those who would like to participate, feel free to grab this badge:

Denise