Hi Friends, How are you today? I pray you had a blessed week.Β Having a blessed week has very little to do with circumstances and everything to do with the way we respond to lifeβs issues.Β Sometimes, I need to remember I am not the Master of the Universe.Β My God knows everything and He always has my best interests at heart.Β He does and He allows everything for my good.Β Even on the days, when it hurts so much, He is good and He does good.Β How was your week?Throughout the past year, the blog has received quite a few new followers.Β Is there a grander way to say, βThank youβ? I canβt think of any other way to say βthank youβ.Β So I will say, βTHANK YOU! May my God richly, abundantly bless you.Β I pray you are able to see His faithfulness and His grace and His mercy and His Love throughout every single post.Β
The blog has also been nominated for awards.Β But rather than name the awards, I would like to thank these bloggers for this opportunity.Β Check them out; you will not regret it; if you are not yet following them, they will be the perfect addition to your Reader List.
- For His Purpose
- TinaΒ
- Gail
- This Wife Style
- Loved by King of Kings (the best gift available to man)
- TatiΒ
Most of the questions were along the same theme, but I chose to use Tati’s questions.Β Thank you Tati.
- Why did you start blogging?
In May (my birthday month) 2016, I began this blog to track my spiritual journey with the Lord.Β In a way, it was my accountability partner.Β It began as my progress report in my desire to fulfill my calling as a Proverbs 31 woman.
- What are your hopes for your blog?
I hope to glorify my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, by becoming His Tapestry.
- Whatβs something that youβd like to blog about, but havenβt done yet?
Nothing⦠Before this month, I sat down to write a post, usually when it was due. I am trying to be better organized; I am hoping it will be less time consuming if I plan out the future posts. Pray for me.
- What are you working on outside of blogging?
As it relates to blogging? In the future, I would like to write a Bible Study on Proverbs 31.Β Itβs just a thought right now, we shall see.Β If the Lord approves, we will go forward with this idea; but for right now, just more organized blog posts.
- Are there any dreams youβve had for many years?
My life has turned out to be far better than anything I have ever dreamed.Β The Lord has given me far more, far better [is that a thing?) than I ever thought possible.Β I have the best husband, the best kids; I attend the best church with the best pastor(s). I have the best friends with the best of Godβs creation near me.Β The Lord has brought laughter and peace and joy to my life. My family knows the Lord as their Savior. Thereβs not enough space to write out how absolutely wonderful the Lord has been to me.
- Whatβs your favourite thing about where you currently live?
I have very easy access to everything; the best restaurants, the mall, nature, and of course thrift shops.
- What is the most adventurous thing youβve done?
Honey chile, the most adventurous thing I have ever done and will never, ever do again is to go camping; outdoors!!! I have come to the conclusion, I am a city girl.Β We need four solid walls, electricity and indoor plumbing.
- What are your most and least favourite things about blogging?
It is very time consuming! Blogging isnβt just about your own blog post; itβs about reading other posts as well, its reading, liking and commenting. Blogging is a community and I alone do not make up that community, nor am I at the center of that community, fortunately.Β If it were, it would be a very lonely place.
- What kind of content do you want to see or make more of?
I like to read blogs that talk about peopleβs walk with the Lord, (their testimony).Β I enjoy reading posts about thrift store clothes haul, and make-up and everything girly. I enjoy reading about peopleβs everyday lives.Β I suppose I like to read what I like to write about in my blog posts.
- Whatβs your funniest memory?
Right now?Β Isnβt it sad I canβt remember any?Β Even sadder is the fact that as soon as I publish this post, the memories are going to flood my brain.Β Sorry!
- Whatβs the biggest lesson youβve learned as a blogger?
Iβve got be more organized without being in the Masterβs Seat.Β I think itβs called staying in my lane.
Here are 2 more bloggers, I really, really want you to check out.Β They produce great content.Β I look forward to reading their posts, the joy of the Lord is very evident throughout their posts.Β Check them out!
44 responses to “WHAT’S IN A ‘THANK YOU’?”
Thank you, Brenda, for the shout out! Bless you, sister!
I know what you mean about life turning out better than my dreams! I could never have dreamed anything like what God has graciously given me! His dreams for me are so much better than anything I could have come up with on my own! Hallelujah!
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Praises to God for your milestone! May He continue to bless and take this blog upward in Jesus Name! Blessings & peace to you dear! β€ π
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Amen!! Amen! Thank you for the blessings Tammy. May our God be glorified
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Bless Him forever!!! Most welcome.
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Brenda, I love your attitude and the way you think you have the best of everything because you do. God has purposefully given you the best family, friends and ministry partners for you! What a blessing!
Congrats on the awards too.
Visiting today from the #LMMlinkup
Marva | SunSparkleShine
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Thank you for visiting Marva. The Lord has been amazing to me, He has given me much. To Him be all the glory π
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I like this post a lot π I agree that blogging can be very time- consuming! Due to life circumstances, taking on the duties of blogging became a lot for me. However, I want to stay connected and so I am trying to achieve balance. I think you do a great job of that and I always appreciate your efforts to connect with me and I’m sure many others do as well! Blessings! Xoxo
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π π Thank you and May our God receive all the glory. It is a blessing to see young people blog about their lives and especially share their walk with the Lord π
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Aww, thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words :))) You are such a positive spirit! Blessings!
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Praise the Lord
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This was great! I enjoyed learning a little more about you! π
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Praise the Lord. He is great and His mercies are sure everlasting!
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Loved by the Kings of Kings is one of my favorites too!! Sheβs absolutely amazing!!
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I am certainly inspired to live fully and be more faithful in my walk with the Lord π
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Congratulations Brenda. It is so nice to read of your heart for blogging for Christ.
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All glory belongs to our God! His faithfulness is more than enough reason to speak
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Great post Brenda! Nice to read your blogging journey. π
My week is covered in my post “Having a whale of a time!”
Jennifer
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πππ I love this title. May the Lord bless you
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Amen!
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What an inspirational post! Thank you and God bless!
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Praise the Lord to Him be the glory. May the Lord bless you
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Your posts are amazing and I look forward to them ever so much π You are a wonderful inspiration to me on my walk. Thank you so much for blogging! (P.S. I also never realized how much work blogging was going to be, lol!) God Bless!!
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Praise the Lord! πthank you for the best compliment out there. Thank you and all glory belong to our God
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People are naturally drawn to God’s Good News; you spread that very well, so no surprise that you are gaining new followers. π
I am in SO MUCH agreement about this blogging thing taking up more time than I imagined! I had no idea. But, it is a community that I love, I am blessed immeasurably by the content of the posts that are shared (and muchly by YOURS!), and my time is well spent.
(And, I love camping! β€π)
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π π Thank you the Lord has been so good to me, I must talk about His grace and His faithfulness. He is amazing. You go camping? like real camping? without solid walls, electricity? You are my hero. I do admire people who do that! I’m sure I did not sleep a wink! I kept hearing things π π π
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lol! π I love camping in a tent, sitting by a campfire and letting the smoke waft over me (love that smell), cooking over a camp stove, cuddling up in a sleeping bag (although, now I am old and need an air mattress under me). One time I did NOT enjoy camping was in a group: a class I went with, out by Lake Superior, and we had only a sleeping bag and blanket – no tent. All night I heard things scurrying around, and even over, me. That night I did not sleep a wink!
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Yep ππ½ that was me, it was not fun and I was in a tent. I could not wait for morning ππ
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I love this! Very uplifting post π It’s do nice to hear the thoughts and motivations of another writer on the subject of blogging. God bless, sister!!
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Praise the Lord! I enjoy the diversity of the blogging community. Thanks for commenting
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God Bless you, and your family, church, and all that you do In His Name!! Congratulations on all your awards!! I do believe there is a reason for (all) things. I enjoyed reading the answers and Q’s that you had answered. And sharing with us about others who blogs that we may go and read as well. Jesus Christ is Amazing!! and much more. It has been a blessing that He directed me to your blogs. May we ((All)) continue being obedience and doing His Will. Agape!! Shalom!! ((Hugs)) π
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Jesus Christ is indeed amazing! He is good and He does good. Thank you ππ½ Betty Jo for such a wonderful blessing. Our God is faithful all glory belongs to Him
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Yes!! He Truly Is Faithful…God Bless you. ((Hugs)) π
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Love your responses. Congratulations on all your awards!
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Praise the Lord, to Him be the glory. We serve a great God
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From one city girl to the next – loved your #7 answer…lol lol.
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Amen! ππ½ we city girls have to stick together. ππ May the Lord richly bless you
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I agree with you about its not just about your blog but taking the time to read others as well. It’s sort of like having a conversation with someone who monopolize’s the whole conversation all of the time.
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Amen! ππ½ thatβs it exactly
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Enjoy your posts. My week has been a little hectic as we are in the process of selling our house and moving to another state and we have been negotiating a contract with a buyer which appears to be settled today. The most adventurous thing I ever did was in 1990 when my husband and I sold our home and all our possessions and went to the Philippines to teach in a Bible college there. Our youngest daughter turned 16 while we were there. She worked with the kids in the neighborhood and today she is a pastor sharing God’s Word.
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That defiant sounds more adventurous than sleeping in a tent for 2 nights π the nightmares of moving; packing and unpacking. I love moving but the unpacking and packing I could leave for someone πππ May the Lord bless you
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Awesome! Thank you for sharing this.
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Praise the Lord, to Him be all the glory π
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Awesome post! Thank you sister! God bless you! The Lord is working through you in beautiful and mighty ways!
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You are so welcome ππ½ God is amazing and He has been faithful to me
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