Thankful Thursday - We Serve A God of Change

Welcome to Thankful Thursday. It is a privilege to give thanks to the Lord and to host this awesome event in October. Next month we will meet at Grace Alone. December we will return to Women Taking A Stand. I count it a rich blessing to host Thankful Thursday. Thank you for sharing your Thursday with me.

This month I just feel like the more I learn and know about Jesus the more I need to learn.

There is tremendous change swirling about in the Donovan house and in almost every part of my life. Change can be scary. It can be unsettling. It can be painful. It can be awe inspiring, miraculous, and powerful.

We serve a God of change. He loves us so much He never stops changing our hearts, character and life. I have so much to tell you. I can't even begin to try to understand it all. I can tell you the heavens were rocked by prayers this past weekend at the Blogger's Retreat. My husband and his blondie, wife (me), will never be the same.

How awesome it that?

Watch for some updates to the Chronicles of the Donovan Clan next month after we conclude our Series, Mind of Christ Experiment.

Finally, I leave praising God for the lives that were changed through this past 30 days and the Blogger's Retreat. BIG stuff!! I plan to share more on Friday. Stop back for a giant praise fest. We will experience the bliss God desires for us.

What is God changing in your life? Can you see Him working to draw you closer, your husband? Your kids? I can't wait to read how Jesus is working in your life.

Happy Thankful Thursday. I praise Jesus for ever and ever because He refused to leave me the same. Hallelujah! Amen... Praise you Jesus.

Be blessed, Lynn

Comments

[Iris]

Oh, Lynn, you have no idea how much the Lord has been changing my life around. There are so many things happening -- and I am grateful for them. He certainly is changing my heart -- that is for sure. Especially when it comes to 'wants' in my life :)

I can't wait to read the updates on 'The Donovan Clan' ...

Thank you for being so faithful on blogging, especially hosting TT.

Love you much, my sweet friend...

[LAURIE]

Change isn't always bad, is it? Sometimes God has to remind me that there is beauty in change and believe me this past year has been a year of change for me and God is showing me His hand in it all! thanks for hosting TT this month Lynn ... you have done an awesome job!

[Rita]

Your enthusiasm is beaming through the internet waves. I can't wait to hear all you have to share!

[It Feels Like Chaos]

Lynn, thank you so much for hosting this past month! Love that you shared about swirls of change and seeing God working! I shared about that in my post, too. I am so thankful that God gives us so many ways to "see" Him!

[Pia]

it makes me feel excited to think about the change God is about to do in my life and marriage! those who put their trust in Him will be victorious.

[Nancie]

Amen! God is changing me daily. From the day He first saved me, He has been changing me. I know He is doing a deeper work in my soul daily.

Thanks for hosting Thankful Thursday, Lynn. Thanks for sharing your thankful heart with us. Thanks for all your visits and encouragements. Take care and have a blessed week!

[Serendipity]

Oh yes, certainly a lot of changes and mostly, myself! Glad you had a great time at the retreat. Many blessings to you!

[cat]

I am so uncomfortable with change. And I know, we should live with it every day to be who we need to be.

[Tamara Hari]

hello Lynn, you wrote that perfectly: change can be painful and it can be exciting. I am experiencing both: with myself and with Jack and the children. when the pains gets painful its more difficult for me to say: Amen Lord and when I see the change is something that doesnt cause pain it's easier for me to embrace it. My goal this past month was to put Jesus on the Throne of my life so I can embrace whatever comes. He shall stay on the Throne, I need to remember that I only need to go to him and not lean on myself.
I wish you would write sooner what is happening in your home. It sounds so exciting and wonderful. blessings, hugs and love from Switzerland, Tamara

[Marsha]

Amen! The times, they are a-changin'! It's always with the purpose to bring Him glory.

I'm missin' you somethin' fierce! Why does CA have to be so far away from us southern girls?

Love ya.

[Holly]

Thanks for this 30 day journey Lynn. I have to agree with Tamara. Change can be painful and yet exciting. Through this journey I have wake up daily and die to myself and allow Christ on the throne. Yesterday, I blew it completely. Want so badly to fix my relationship in my own strength and I will never mend it that way. Still so hard to know it has ended in the natural realm and yet have faith God is restoring it in the spiritual realm. Only God knows his plan. My only job is to serve and love him with my whole heart and trust that he only has good plans for those that love him. Please pray for me this weekend as another couple and myself go to a woman's prison to minister in song and word for the weekend. I tried to talk myself out of it due to "pity party" and I refuse to allow my flesh to rule. I doubt very seriously that Christ "felt" like ministering to 5000, fighting the crowds, always giving and never receiving.... Hmmm.. Why is it so hard to get over OURSELF....... again... I fall to my knees and confess ITS NOT ABOUT ME. Love ya ladies, Holly

[Irene]

Inspiring, as always. Be blessed.

[Tammy]

Wow your post resonated with me today! We are going through a few changes of our own. Praise God for the answered prayers and changed lives.

[Lynn]

Oh Holly, I am so proud of you. You HAVE placed
Christ on your throne. Amen... You will look back
on this time and know Jesus was the only way to
get through your pain. Holly, I just know God has
your life and immediate future worked out. He has
BIG stuff for you. I purpose that only you can
fulfill. I love you my sister. I love you. I will
pray for your weekend. It will be awesome. You
honor Jesus with your heart, your life and
commitment. BIG hugs. Lynn

[Jennifer@SmellingCoffee]

Hi Lynn~ I'm new to your blog, and to Thankful Thursday,but came over and linked up through Debbie's Heart Choices - because "Change" could be my middle name these days! Thanks for hosting this. I look forward to reading what everyone has to share.

Blessings to you today...
Jennifer

[Melanie]

Hi, Lynn!!

No matter how much I sometimes fight change, I know it is a good thing! God truly uses it and brings it into our lives for GOOD!!

Happy THankful Thursday! Love you!

[angie]

Ii believe God allows change to come into our lives so that we never stop realizing all he has done for us

[Michele]

Great subject to be thankful for! I'm sorry I posted so many times! For some reason it kept posting last weeks Thankful Thursday post.

Love,
Michele

[Tiffany Stuart]

Love your heart.

[Bonnie]

How true is that! I'm looking forward to reading your updates - the news sounds awesome and I love exciting news - especially when it's good!!! Thanks for having us over to your place again this week. :) Blessings!

[Katrina]

Hi, this is my first experience with Thankful Thursday. I love the idea! I love your post. I am so thankful that God loves and cares enough about each one of us to never stop changing, molding us into His image! Praise the Lord for the change that he guides us through in life!

[bp]

Thanks for hosting this month! I enjoyed your theme of change today. Hugs to you!
Bethany

[Denise]

God bless you dear friend, love you.

[Gracie]

Hi there Lynn
Change is what has happened ever since I meet you and other Christian women who dedicate there blogs to the Lord.
I am so happy I have meet you,I have a reason to keep blogging with a change out look on the way I blog...It feel so good to include the Lord in on my blog.
Blessings Gracie

[Dineen Miller]

"Change can be scary. It can be unsettling. It can be painful. It can be awe inspiring, miraculous, and powerful. "

Amen! Right there with ya, girl. Can't wait to hear more. :-) Love you!