This has been too long since I publicly gave thanks for all the answered prayers and blessings in my life over the last 2 months. As I was away at end of Feb until some way into March, I decided to do two-in-one, yet even now April marches on.
Today, April 13th, would be my Mammy’s earthly birthday, and I begin by giving thanks for her and for honouring who she was. I thank God that He has been showing me the blessings that came through my parents whilst He has been healing me of the wounding I carried.
Before I list His specific answers to prayer, I will share a psalm that He gave me when I questioned whether I should continue with the monthly public thanksgiving blog:
Psalm 33
All you that are righteous shout for joy for what the LORD has done;
praise Him, all you that obey Him.
Give thanks to the LORD with harps, sing to Him with stringed instruments.
Sing a new song to Him.
So I shout for joy and thanks for the following:
That my homework has been submitted on time for Feb and March.
For a successful birthday weekend with the grand-kids.
For the invitation and wonderful evening for Z’s birthday.
That S.’s test rig was a success and the time-sensitive PHD work signed off.
For opportunities to serve and support S throughout these months.
For blessing K and M as a couple.
For giving me the Ablaze lessons .
For directing my steps, opening my ears and giving me to courage to obey You.
For helping me to plan, prepare, pack and travel efficiently and stress-free.
For a very blessed and treasured time with J in Vienna and all the lovely people.
For a safe train-ride from Vienna to Sighisoara.
For the comfort and warm welcome with Metro-Ministries and for a blessed week with S in a beautiful town and country.
For the privilege of being among the children and families and workers in the ministry.
For the opportunity to visit Rupea, Brașov and Peleș.
That salvation has come to 3 families there in the mission village this spring.
That the pallet of furniture and the 2 new interns all arrived safely.
For the privilege of doing prayer ministry with S and S and for the healing from Jesus.
For the lady H I met at the airport.
That I was met and escorted from my arrival in each country.
For 8 years of sobriety!
For refreshing J with friends and visits to Bratislava.
For Feb and March EH weekends – especially the work You are doing among us!
For teaching me again to praise You when I go into battle. For you are my refuge and my hiding place. I renounce all my false refuges!
That K has been able to join our fellowship group.
That R has returned to You and to church.
That M and D have welcomed our group into their home temporarily.
That I could prepare and paint the bay masonry at Burton Road.
That the insulated plasterboard has all been put up.
That the carpet is ordered.
That I was able to sort and donate lots more stuff from the house.
For the NG4 church network service and re-dedication.
That You have many people in this city!
For the dream you gave me.
That S could fix my laptop and nothing was lost.
That You broke the power of all the generational curses operating in my family line and have broken the power of it over the subsequent generations, by the power of the cross of Jesus.
For giving me courage to enter the writing competition, even at the last minute.
Thank You that praise of You brings power, joy, victory and strength to the one praising, and all glory to You, who are worthy of the Kingdom, the power and the glory.
Remember always to give Him thanks, despite the circumstances, for He is with You in battle and in peace and He is always faithful to His word.
(I loved that – just looked at the time on my laptop – 13:13:13 on 13th April 2023. )
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