Whom do YOU thank God for?

[Jayne]

Just pick one. [I know, there are many to choose from.]

If I had to choose one person that at this moment - I should be on my face thanking God for - it would have to be my father who has been gone for two years.

He was a dynamic Christian man - showing the Christian walk all of his days with all people he met.

He was the epitome of what it means to be a Godly man - loving my mother far more than he loved his own life and loving my brother and I more than we could ever know.  He led our family with much strength and fortitude.

He taught me SO VERY much.

• What being a Christian really means.
• A powerful love for the Old Testament.
• That meek does not mean weak.  It takes a strong backbone to be meek.
• How to be fiscally accountable and responsible.
• How to love your neighbor as yourself.

Whom do YOU thank God for?  It doesn't have to be a family member.

[ReneeIW]

I don’t know what my life would be like without my thirteen year old daughter. So I chose her.

I’m glad you had that type of father. Can’t even imagine what that is like.

 

[R. Hartono]

Thank God For Jesus the Son is given for us and His Resurrection for all believers.

Edited June 17, 2020 by R. Hartono

[Rosenberg57]

6 hours ago, Jayne said:

Just pick one. [I know, there are many to choose from.]

If I had to choose one person that at this moment - I should be on my face thanking God for - it would have to be my father who has been gone for two years.

He was a dynamic Christian man - showing the Christian walk all of his days with all people he met.

He was the epitome of what it means to be a Godly man - loving my mother far more than he loved his own life and loving my brother and I more than we could ever know.  He led our family with much strength and fortitude.

He taught me SO VERY much.

• What being a Christian really means.
• A powerful love for the Old Testament.
• That meek does not mean weak.  It takes a strong backbone to be meek.
• How to be fiscally accountable and responsible.
• How to love your neighbor as yourself.

Whom do YOU thank God for?  It doesn't have to be a family member.

King James.

[other one]

My wife.

[Who me]

A brilliant question.

And oh how difficult to limit it to one.

 

My Father has to top the list for his encouragement, teaching, example and for being there.

 

 

I'll end on a challenge.

Ever noticed how often Paul thanked God for the encouraging people he was writing to and why he was thanking God.

Challenge, how often do we thank God for people in our lives and why do we thank God for them?

[Figure of eighty]

My mom, son and boyfriend. They're all so amazing 

[branchesofHim]

On 6/16/2020 at 2:31 PM, Jayne said:

Whom do YOU thank God for?  It doesn't have to be a family member.

2 Corinthians 2:[14] Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

[15] For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
[16] To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
[17] For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

Edited June 19, 2020 by branchesofHim

[Prycejosh1987]

On 6/16/2020 at 10:31 PM, Jayne said:

Just pick one. [I know, there are many to choose from.]

If I had to choose one person that at this moment - I should be on my face thanking God for - it would have to be my father who has been gone for two years.

He was a dynamic Christian man - showing the Christian walk all of his days with all people he met.

He was the epitome of what it means to be a Godly man - loving my mother far more than he loved his own life and loving my brother and I more than we could ever know.  He led our family with much strength and fortitude.

He taught me SO VERY much.

• What being a Christian really means.
• A powerful love for the Old Testament.
• That meek does not mean weak.  It takes a strong backbone to be meek.
• How to be fiscally accountable and responsible.
• How to love your neighbor as yourself.

Whom do YOU thank God for?  It doesn't have to be a family member.

It sounds so obvious, but i thank Jesus Christ. He died for us and was the perfect example, he wants us to have eternal life with him, and will bless believers for their works and he provides and helps sustain earthly relationships, upon request. 

[Ray12614]

I would say that I have to thank God for my earthly father. He loved God, his family, my mother, and myself and my brothers and sister. Mostly, he taught me the 'work ethic' , and what an honorable worker does for his boss. In fact, by the time I was in 8th grade, I could out-work all my kids in school, and as an adult, I can work circles around most of my peers.

Of course the gospel message revolves around trusting in Jesus, and the free gift of salvation, not by works lest any man boast.  BUT, he taught me the value of work (occupation wise), and that has served me well over the years, landing me jobs and promotions when others (smarter and more talented then me) were passed over.

I know that this sounds like boasting, but, without my earthly father I never would be who I am today. So, I choose to honor him via this reply to your post. Hope those reading this can understand . . .

Grace and Peace . . . Ray