Isn’t it easy to forget what you have? To take it for granted and not even really notice it anymore? Or to get caught up in minor issues that can trick you into losing your perspective? Like a delayed train, which happened to me this week. It happens, and suddenly it’s the biggest deal thatContinue reading “When You Catch Yourself and Remember to be Grateful…”
Category Archives: Thanksgiving
A Poem Celebrating A Lovely Day
Below is a poem I wrote on a lovely day out with friends, years ago. As I wrote it, I was deeply aware of how loved I am by God: of the peace and hope I have found by trusting Jesus as Saviour and Lord (you can find it too- find out more here!). IContinue reading “A Poem Celebrating A Lovely Day”
Let’s Not Waste This Covid Space
Can you actually believe how fast time is passing? I had a strange flashback a few weeks ago. My bubble family and I were celebrating Thanksgiving, as we do every year. We were there in my friend’s kitchen, preparing the food, as we do every year. And I had a sudden flashback to last Thanksgiving.Continue reading “Let’s Not Waste This Covid Space”
10 Things I am Thankful For Right Now
10 things I am thankful for right now: The presence and promises of the Lord. The hope He gives me, as a believer trusting in Him and following Him. My sins are forgiven through Jesus and He has given me the promise of eternal life. What a hope when life is fragile! This lockdown canContinue reading “10 Things I am Thankful For Right Now”
Responding to the Coronavirus Changes
So the world just changed. Majorly! I guess we’re all in still in shock, trying to figure out how to walk through this situation. I really hope you’re doing ok. I’ve been praying and processing, and here are some thoughts I’ve put together. I really hope they will bless you through this time. The mostContinue reading “Responding to the Coronavirus Changes”
Remembering to be Thankful
Do you ever catch yourself taking things for granted? Complaining about little things that don’t matter very much? Yes, I do. I’ve been thinking lately about gratitude. I’m learning that gratitude can change your perspective, and bring such joy. Last week, I spent a few days in a tent. Actually, it was a real blessing.Continue reading “Remembering to be Thankful”
Remembering to Say ‘Thank You’
I’m learning, more and more, that it’s good to just say ‘Thank You’: to celebrate the good things God has done. We’ve started taking a few moments to do that every day in our little GFA UK team in the office where I work. It’s helping us to notice His blessings. I know things canContinue reading “Remembering to Say ‘Thank You’”
How Looking Back to God’s Faithfulness Can Help With Faith
Recently, something clicked in me. We listened to a message, which encouraged us to look back at the past, at what God has done, so you can have hope for the future. And I realised that blogging to testify to God’s faithfulness is a really good idea. That message was a helpful reminder. Sometimes youContinue reading “How Looking Back to God’s Faithfulness Can Help With Faith”
I Get to Live
I guess this is a continuation from my last blog post: about realising how precious right now is. The other day, I went to the doctors, to check out something I was worried about. It was fine. I should have known, really. I worry far too much! But that ‘all okay’ changed the day forContinue reading “I Get to Live”
When God Makes a Dream Come True
Do you ever find yourself assuming that ‘God would never make that dream come true?’, or, ‘That’s just impossible?’, or, ‘It’s too late?’ I want to give testimony to the faithfulness of God. Sometimes, you’ve carried a burden: an ache for something, for so long, and you almost don’t dare believe it could ever comeContinue reading “When God Makes a Dream Come True”
Caroline Abblitt 