Counting, Counting, Counting

By Ana Renee

Thanksgiving is often a time when we actually STOP to think of the blessings God has abundantly given us. Let us not stop counting those blessings, but all throughout this week, next week, next month, next year, next decade, continue to count the blessings that God has given us and thank Him for all that He has done and is doing in our lives.

Seven things I am thankful for:
   1) My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
   2) My Bible - God's instruction book for my life
   3) Freedom to serve God and go to church
   4) A Godly family
   5) Abilities and gifts
   6) Another day
   7) Good health

What seven things are YOU thankful for??

Take a Break and Thank

By Ana Renee

Too often, we get caught in the whirl of life. School, friends, work, chores, church, and other “good things” fill our life. We take time and ask God to protect us, provide for us, and work things out for us, but we forget to stop and give thanks.



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Today, stop. Take a break – a complete break – from what you are doing. Go into a quiet place and list the many things that God has blessed you with and give Him thanks for what He is doing in your life.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 



A Week of Thanksgiving! (Day 7)

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also

Ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”

Colossians 3:15

Today, I am thankful for . . .

 Ability. The mere fact that I was able to get up and walk is an amazing gift from God.

Don’t stop counting your blessings today! Keep a journal of the blessings God gives you every day. Next Thanksgiving, review your list of 365+ things to be thankful for!

A Week of Thanksgiving! (Day 6)

“Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness,

and for His wonderful works to the children of men!

And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving,

And declare His works with rejoicing.”

Psalm 107:21

Today, I am thankful for . . .

Freedom. I have the freedom to go to church, read my Bible, and pray without anyone threatening. Oh, how grateful I am for religious freedom!

A Week of Thanksgiving! (Day 5)

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

Singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Ephesians 5:19-20

Today, I am thankful for . . .

Ministry. The fact that God can use someone like me always amazes me!

A Week of Thanksgiving! (Day 4)

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known unto God.”

Philippians 4:6

Today, I am thankful for . . .

My family. Though we are all far from perfect, God has given us all the desire to serve Him and live for Him. I honestly have a wonderful family.

A Week of Thanksgiving! (Day 3)

“I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving,

and will call upon the name of the Lord.”

Psalm 116:17

Today, I am thankful for . . .

All that God uses to grow me to be more Christ-like – the good things as well as the bad. Painful though it might be at times, God has used even the difficult times to help me grow closer to Him.

A Week of Thanksgiving! (Day 2)

 “In every thing give thanks:

For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today, I am thankful for . . .

God’s Word. God has used it so much in my life this year to show me where I have failed, to encourage me, to convict me, and to guide me. It is indeed the road-map for life.

A Week of Thanksgiving! (Day 1)

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise:

Be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.”

Psalm 11:4

Today, I am thankful for . . .

God – for His love, His grace, His mercy, His faithfulness, His power, His strength, and my list could go on and on. He is continually showing me just how great He is and how much I truly need Him in every part of my life.

A Week of Thanksgiving!

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I know many girls have challenged their readers with 31 days of thanksgiving, but I thought that we would add to the thankfulness challenges with a simple week of thanksgiving here at Rubies Like Ruth.

Starting Sunday, November 20, 2011, I challenge you to daily list things for which  you are thankful– especially things that have taken place since last Thanksgiving. But do not just list them. Stop and lift up a prayer to God, thanking Him for the extra blessings He has bestowed on you this year.

Ideas to help you:

     ~Post the your thankfulness on your blog (you do not have to include our photo)

     ~Write your thankfulness on an index card, decorative paper, or whiteboard in your room

     ~Post it on Facebook (if you have an account)

     ~And, we would be honored if you slipped by every day and shared your thankfulness with us via comments

We look forward to you joining us for this time of reflecting on God’s blessings.