Aug. 14, 2008 - Thankful Thursday
Iris at Sting My Heart wrote about the part that Ministry plays in her life.
She has been drawn towards Greg Laurie's ministry called "Harvest Ministry" which will take place in California over this weekend. She particularly asks that we should pray for the success of Greg Laurie's work.
This made me think about the part that Ministry plays in my life and where I would be if I was not ministered to or able to minister to others.
1. I am thankful for the Ministry that Jesus provides me. My local ministers have been wonderful in my life - helping to lift my spirits when I feel "down" or depressed. Their ministry provides me with a cornerstone to my life, a place to turn when I feel unhappy or when the world seems to be turning against me.
2. I am thankful for the chaplains at the Cancer Hospital where I am treated. Their ministry is, perhaps, the most needed as it is provided when I am being treated as an in-patient or when my husband needs help to build up his faith in God.
3. I am thankful that I am able to minister to others through this blog and in my everyday life out in the town. I even minister by example to other patients that I meet in hospital.
4. I am thankful that both my husband and myself are able to minister to our son, Littlesmurf. His faith in Christ grows each and every day! He also ministers (in his own way) to others around him - his friends and acquaintances, his extended family and people he meets at the hospital. His ministry is very different to ours, but just as effective!
"If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed."- 1 Timothy 4:6 (New International Version)
Comments
Aug. 14, 2008 - Thankful Thursday
Posted by Anonymous
Hi Crissy,
Thanks for stopping by my blog and your encouraging comment. Thank you for this beautiful thankful post. So thankful to God that you and family are blessed by so many people that He sends to minister you. Thankful to God too that you and family are ministering to many around you, including to me and others in this blogging communities. You are truly a blessing and encouragement to us as you press on in God's grace and strength daily. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love and grace be with you and family always.
I am so thankful to meet you and many others through blogging and to ministered by all of you. Don't forget to come and take the Sharing the Love Award and Friendship Award that I am sharing with you and all my blogging friends! Thanks for sharing your thankful heart with us. Blessed Thankful Thursday!
Nancie
http://lifewithbipolardisorder.blogspot.com/
Aug. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Twinkle Mom
Beautiful TT post dear Sister in Christ and so great meeting a new face in the blogging world. Thank you for your sweet comments and keeping you and your family in my prayers!
I LOVE your nick: mamasmurf.
Aug. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
What a great list. My sister was diagnosed with cancer 9 months ago. It has been such a journey, as I am sure you can agree with.
I'll most certainly pray for you!
Blessings!
Cheryl
Aug. 14, 2008 - TT
Posted by Tania
You have such a precious heart for God. Thank you for sharing today. Big hugs to you!
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Aug. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by http://shortybearsplace.blogspot.com/
Such a sweet, and very thankful heart you have dear one.
Aug. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
You are a ministry in and of yourself. You set such a great example for what you are going through in your own life. Great list of things to be thankful for.
Blessings,
Kim
Aug. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
May you and your family be strengthened more and more day by day.
Blessings,
on the ROCK
Aug. 14, 2008 - Thankful Thursday
Posted by Anonymous
Bless you this Thankful Thursday. I'm humbled by your thankfulness in the midst of a storm.
Have a blessed weekend.
Aug. 14, 2008 - Thankful Thursday
Posted by Anonymous
I'm sorry, that last comment was mine.
Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Marsha from Marsha's Musings - http://marshahmusings.blogspot.com
Aug. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Thank you so much for your wonderful Thankful post! I will keep you in my prayers as you are not in this battle alone! Christ is right there with you! God bless dear sister.
Michele
http://michele-risingabove.blogspot.com
Aug. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I'm thankful that we can see our children ministering in their own way. That is a good one.
Aug. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Lalaine
You've got a wonderful list.. It's wonderful when we are ministered as we minister to others too!
