Gratefulness !

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"Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,..."  Hebrews 12:28

This morning I am just grateful...grateful for a faithful God.  He knew me before I was even formed in my mother's womb (Psalms 139).  And even though He knew all the mistakes and bad decisions that I would make along life's journey, He STILL allowed me to be born and to come into this world!

God's love is fathomless, we could never determine the depth nor the height of His love for us.  Though He never condones my wrongdoings, He knows beforehand and forgives me when I come to Him with a repentant heart.  We could never earn God's love, it is so very unconditional and the scriptures tells us that we can never get away from it.

I am so grateful that He knew me, saw me, loves me, keeps me and continue to hold me in the palm of His almighty Hand...never to let go!

"Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.   For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."  Romans 8:37-39

I know that the fall is not here yet, but I'm chomping at the bit to pull my decorations out!  here are a few from last year:



Here is my foyer  Fall '12

Dining room table  Fall '12

Dining room buffet  Fall '12


Kitchen area  Fall '12


Front doors  Fall '12



Front Porch  Fall '12



Pumpkin tea set !


Kitchen table Fall '12


On top of Antique china cabinet  Fall '12




 
 

Comments

Kim@Snug Harbor said…
Very nice decorations - I can see why you're anxious to get them out again.
September 1, 2013 at 9:14 PM
Stephanie said…
Such beautiful thoughts to think upon this morning. Thank you for sharing :) And your Fall decor looks absolutely lovely! Hugs to you :)
September 2, 2013 at 10:03 AM
All The Pretty Dishes said…
Your fall decor is lovely and I adore your pumpkin tea set! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment.
Randee
September 2, 2013 at 12:46 PM
FABBY'S LIVING said…
Such gorgeous decorations for Fall and such inspiration you have given me! I love each one! Thank you for sharing beautiful thoughts with us, sweet lady. Yes, I too want to take out my oranges, lol! Thank you for your sweet and kind visit.
Big hugs,
FABBY
September 10, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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