Thankful Thursday

I have the stangest praise today.

 

Most of you know that I lead a Bible study on Wednesdays. Well today is Wednesday and guess what?

 

My Mother-in-law who was staying with us for a couple of weeks packed up her bags and was headed home to Northern California. My husband's brother packed up the car and set out early this morning to complete the eight-hour drive.

 

About an hour after they left, I started looking for my book bag which contains my study guide, bible and chocolate. (Chocolate is a must for a womena's Bible study.) Anyhoo, I quickly realized my Bible study was packed up in the car that was on the way to Sacramento.

 

Okay, I went to Bible study without my stuff. My sweet, unbelieving husband dug up his Bible and brought it to me to take along. You should have seen his face as he offered it to me. Priceless! (That is a story for another day.)

 

I was really worried I wouldn't have enough information to lead the study. I felt like such a goof showing up and telling my girls that my study was ont he way to Sacramento.

 

But!

 

We had the absolute Best study hour WITHOUT the study guide.... Testimonies of God's power were shared! We grew as a group and in the truth of the Bible.

 

God is so very good. I am praising Him for a Bible Study - without the study - that ROCKED!

Hope your Thursday ROCKS too! Be Blessed, Lynn

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Comments

[Denise]

That totally rocks, just like you my friend. I love you.

[amy]

That's awesome Lynn! God obviously didn't want you to do things by the book today :-)

[Marsha]

God always shows up! Love this.

[pia]

isn't it amazing how God does what He does? God does things far beyond our understanding and expectation.

the other day, my friend gifted me with an ipod. i knew it was something small so i knew right away that it wasn't an ipod video. well, maybe it's a nano. in my mind a nano is the square one. i didn't know that there is a new version of an ipod nano. when i got home and opened it up, i was somehow disappointed but felt bad about myself because of my attitude. i should be thankful for that wonderful gift. instead, i felt disappointment first. bad!

i held it and i was sure something was different about it but couldn't figure out what it was. i googled ipod nano. and there it was - the new ipod nano 4th generation. it was far better than i expected. the square one was considered "old" and i got the new one! God knew what exactly to give me. He knew what's best and He gave me His best.

what's my point? setbacks are blessings in disguise. they're actually great gifts wrapped in old newspapers. hmm... why don't i blog about this huh?

blessings to you, lynn. i'm already blabbing. sorry... ♥

[Grammy]

I am glad thing went well for you.
Grammy

[Melissa, Multitasking Mama]

That was obviously His will for your study- I love how God does that sometimes to remind us He is in control :-) Happy TT!

[zoe]

Oh what a fantastic thankful thursday!

[Melanie]

This is too cool, Lynn. I love how even though your husband hasn't professed his belief in God, he never stands in your way. He seems to be supportive of all you do for the Lord, such as, in how he brought out his own Bible for you to use last night. God is using him... he just hasn't figured it out yet. :)

I also love how God always works things out even though we may not have all the "things" we think we need. I know that I limit God by thinking that I can't do this or that because I don't have all the materials I think I need or I feel unprepared. God just usually has a different plan that he couldn't work if I had my "things".

Blessings to you this week, Lynn! Happy Thankful Thursday!

[Laurie Ann]

I love it when God shows up in ways we least expect and has other plans for our day or a lesson, in your case. What you would have missed out on had you had the lesson! And how sweet of your husband to do this for you. I can only imagine what it meant to you! Happy Thankful Thursday.

[gengen]

Very great Thankful list my friend. Thanks for sharing...TC

[Susie]

Love to hear this kind of blessing! Happy Thursday!

[Gretchen]

I just need to google reader you, Lynn. I don't know how I've forgotten to do that.

I miss ya, love ya, and think of you often. What a sweet, sweet blessing it was to get your hubby's Bible from Him and him... :)

(((hugs)))gretchen

[Cindi]

Amazing how we are so focused on the ordinary when God has the amazing for us. You ROCK God!
Love, Cindi

[Dineen Miller]

I love it when things like that happen, because God shows us who's really in control and how wonderful things can turn out even in bad or inconvenient circumstances if we remember he's the one really in control. Keeps us humble too. LOL! Love you! I'm thankful for you, Lynn Donovan. :-)

[Bonnie]

I love how God always takes care of things - even if we really have no idea how or that it would even matter to Him. What a blessing!!

[BP]

Don't you know that was all part of God's plan and timing!

I'm glad you had a great time studying God's Word.

have a good weekend!
Bethany

[Susan]

Hey Lynn,

What an awesome testimony!! I love the fact your hubby got you HIS bible, how sweet. Yes, sounds like GOD showed up and showed out.

Blessings♥

[Debbie]

All of our careful planning and then stuff happens. However, I think that was a divine appointment.

How sweet of your hubby! :) He sees how important your Bible study is to you. You are speaking without words ... he's watching.

[Meridith]

Sounds like God had a special plan for your group today!!

Just found your blog on LWG blogroll and wanted to pop in to say hi!!

Off to read more :)