Monday, May 3, 2010

Gratitude

Here I am again as I am pointed back to my message of Gratitude. I was listening to a sermon this morning as part of my time with Jesus, and the pastor talked about the Holy Spirit as a person. He referred to I Thes. 5:18-19 "...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. And do not quench the Spirit." (I didn't include the verses before and after. I just wanted to include the "jist of what I am speaking to)
When I edify my Father with thankfulness I am entering into the presence of the Holy Spirit with the right attitude. I am welcoming Him to come along side of me and to work in me. The Holy Spirit's purpose is to glorify Jesus. Jesus, my Father wants nothing more for me to be thankful. I think that I often do not acknowledge the Spirit as a person. He deserves my respect and I want nothing more for His guidance during my day. So, back to my ongoing list of gratitude I go as I desire more of the presence of God in my life!
100.I am thankful for the revelation of who the Holy Spirit is!
101. for the presence of God the Spirit brings
102. for the guidance and wisdom the Holy Spirit gives
103. for our new house and provision
104. for healing Emery of her stomach bug
105. kids that sleep late...more time with Jesus!
106. a kind husband
107. sweet, sweet friendships
108. the delight I have in my children
109. our church
110. you have given me your Word as a guide
111. that you speak to my heart and know it
112. your loving ways
113. that you draw me close to you
114. you won't ever leave me
115. that you sent your Holy Spirit so I could know you better
116. that your Holy Spirit is MY Holy Spirit!
117. that you desire for me to live set apart
118. that your blood is the only way for me to live set apart
119. Emery and Ivy have met some sweet girls down the street....YAY!
120. the absolute waterfall of blessings you pour out on my family
I want to live my life to the Glory of God!
If you wanna listen to some great sermons....(I mean really great!)
www.antiochcc.net
I listened to the Holy spirit one this morning, but he is going through a series called Rock Solid that will rock your world and bless you at the same time.
Erin