Comments on: Comfortable Thankfulness

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:35:00 +0000

I’ve been thinking a lot about thankfulness lately…but I all too often forget to be thankful even in the hard times. But those are the times when our hearts and minds need it most. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Broken Woman

Broken Woman — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:47:26 +0000

I once read that you can not truelly appreciate a sunrise until you have stood in the darkness.

You dont appreciate breathing until you experience an asthma attack. I was pregnant with my second child. I came down with a cold that damaged my lungs. Because I was pregnant i could not heal properly. i had in effect – pregnancy induced asthma. I went from having normal healthy lungs to having to fit to breath (worse than a normal pregnant women). Once the baby was born I could breath normally again.

I almost lost my husband and family to my sin. I used to resent having to clean up after them. I resented my husbands expectations that i drop what I am doing and come help him when ever he calls (I feel as if i spend more time getting up and sitting down than actually sitting)…but now – after almost losing them…everything is more. Each thing I do for my H is a chance to show love. Each time i tie a shoe lace – kiss a boo boo…hug my husband – its special. Having almost lost it all – i value it so much more.

By: Irene

Irene — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:31:18 +0000

Thank you for what you wrote as my own trials have been consuming me. A marriage of 8 months that is in shambles. A Christian husband that I found out is addicted to porn. He is busted and only because I found out through my own research. I am very lost, but I know that whatever happens will only make me a stronger woman of God, and I said praise the Lord for that.
Blessings to you……

By: Nicki

Nicki — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:24:04 +0000

I love your message; it’s one that I’m gradually learning also.

Your writing is such a blessing to me.

Thank you.

By: Cathy Joy

Cathy Joy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:03:46 +0000

I actually find myself more thankful during the stressful times. When my husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and, after radiation, was having seizures I found myself turning to God almost hourly and thanking him for taking care of my husband and giving me the strength I needed to help him. When things are going great, I’m not as thankful. It’s almost like I’ve put God on the back burner and am concentrating on enjoying the blessings without giving thanks for them. I feel like I forget that I do need Him everyday, that I’m taking His blessings for granted. Lord, thank you for Sarah and her way of bringing out our weaknesses and our strengths. Help me to be thankful everyday.

By: Mary Mohler

Mary Mohler — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:32:25 +0000

I am thankful that you came and shared your amazing testimony on Sunday at Grace Church! Definitely made an impact!

-Mary

By: Traci

Traci — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:28:50 +0000

It takes work, most of the time, to CHOOSE to look for thanks-giving-praises….

But it is oh so worth it.

The JOY I get in return is an unspeakable gift!

Hugs,
Traci

By: Traci

Traci — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:28:32 +0000

It takes work, most of the time, to CHOOSE to look for thanks-giving-praises….

But it is oh so worth it.

They JOY is an unspeakable gift!

Hugs,
Traci

By: Dawn Gibson

Dawn Gibson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:26:25 +0000

Wow. I’m so glad I had opportunity to read your post today at (in)courage. I am in the middle of a real struggle on this very issue. Thank you for writing on this topic. It made me think….but, it’s also comforting to know that I am not alone in these thoughts.

By: k

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:21:39 +0000

Thank you Sarah!! Once again God has used your words to prick my heart! I choose to be grateful…in all circumstances!