On the Eve of Thanksgiving 2020, I’m sitting with tremendous sadness, feeling pain sear my heart once again. A pain that pierces a mother’s heart when she stands helplessly at the side of her suffering child. In this place the enemy comes mocking my faith, taunting my tears and spitting out “where is God’s goodness now?” I faltered, stumbled and fell. But though wounded, with all my strength, I testify of God’s goodness, faithfulness and steadfast love. Celebrating Thanksgiving when your heart is breaking means believing in God’s goodness when you can’t see it. Will you join me today in praising and exalting the Greatness of God? I’m choosing to focus on God’s goodness all around me and offer the sacrifice of praise to Him for His Presence in times of heartache.
Thanksgiving Focus on others
Thanksgiving Love
Thanksgiving Comfort
No Scar?
by Amy Carmichael
Hast thou no scar?
No hidden scar on foot, or side, or hand?
I hear thee sung as mighty in the land;
I hear them hail thy bright, ascendant star,
Hast thou no scar?
Hast thou no wound?
Yet, I was wounded by the archers; spent,
Leaned me against a tree to die; and rent
By ravening beasts that compassed me, I swooned.
Hast thou no wound?
No wound? No Scar?
Yet, as the Master shall the servant be,
And pierced are the feet that follow Me.
But thine are whole; can he have followed far
Who hast no wound or scar?
Thanksgiving Praise
Thanks giving to help others
the beauty of thanksgiving
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Thank you for sharing this.. I want to focus on how Grateful I am to such a merciful God! Though m heart and mind struggle choose gratefulness for all he has done and have hope in what is doing for our good. I’m nothing no without Jesus! Thank you again for the reminder it’s going be ok. lol be and prayers
Kim, thank you for stopping by to read and leave a comment! I totally can identify with your struggle to be grateful! I struggle daily, but God is merciful and knows the frailty of our being. God is gracious and always at work for our good. Blessings to you and thank you for the prayers!
Sorry for lol b…That was meant to say Love and Prayers…i don’t guess to type through tears…
Kim you’re a sweetheart, no worries, I took it in a kind way, I actually laugh when I’m upset sometimes because I’m uncomfortable, so that’s how I received it. But so kind of you to clarify!
Donna, I am truly sorry you are in a sorrowing season right now. What you said here: “Celebrating Thanksgiving when your heart is breaking means believing in God’s goodness when you can’t see it.” really resonated with my heart. God has shown me that when we choose to praise Him in the painful seasons, it’s a sacrifice of praise, borne of believing He has a plan, He is trustworthy and faithful, and He is able to bring us through, even when we may not see His hand in the moment. Sending you a hug, friend.
Jeanne, thank you so much for your kind words, offering a sacrifice of praise is not always easy, but God is faithful and continues to comfort and strengthen me. Hugs are always welcome! I appreciate you, dear Friend!
Oh, that Amy Carmichael poem!
Somehow we think we need to emerge from this life unscathed, and we go to great lengths to numb ourselves, to cover our scars.
Hi Michele! I love that Amy Carmichael poem! So true, why do we think we will not encounter suffering, or that suffering will not leave scars? Praise God He redeems all of our suffering for our good and His glory! Thanks for stopping by!!
“But though wounded, with all my strength, I testify of God’s goodness, faithfulness and steadfast love” – praising God with you Donna and praying for you too. Thank you for this reminder that God is good despite the challenges we face.
Thank you my Dear Friend, for stopping by with those encouraging words! I am so very grateful for your prayers!
Dear Donna, if you can choose to focus on God’s goodness and offer the sacrifice of praise to God in this time of heartache, there is no excuse for the rest of us. Thank you for sharing from your honest heart. I praise God for his strength and perseverance, so evident in your life, and thank Him for His blessings upon you, even in the midst of hard times.
Thank you, Nancy for your kind words. Thank you for praising God with me, I can do all things through Him! I have struggled so many times in suffering with poor responses, God in His graciousness has shown me to hold tight to Him, and allow Him to redeem the brokenness for my good and His glory. He is good!
“I’m choosing to focus on God’s goodness all around me and offer the sacrifice of praise to Him for His Presence in times of heartache.” Love this and such a good reminder. I am praying for you Donna!
Love,
Annie
Thank you, Annie! Your words of kindness and prayers are life giving to me!
I am currently standing on the sidelines in a clear view of my daughter’s anguish and pain. I am assisting by being the temporary home for her older daughter. The stress brought on by uncertainty is heightened. But I offer up a yet praise because God’s track record is good. I know as He always does. He will come through and give us the victory. Praying for you today dear.
Hi Calvonia! Thank you for stopping by to share a bit of your story, sounds like we find ourselves in similar circumstances. Thank you for the help in re-focusing on what I can do to support, and remember that God’s track record is flawless. I am blessed for your prayers and please know I have brought you and your daughter before the throne as well.
Choosing to focus on God’s goodness in tough times—thank you for this encouragement. I pray you will know His perfect peace today especially… Stopping by from #letshavecoffee. 💖
Thank you for stopping by, Laura and for your kind words of encouragement! I am truly grateful that you took the time to comment.
Yes Donna, I will join you today in praising and exalting the Greatness of God. Donna, as a mom I share with you my love, hugs, and prayers… Blessings to you my friend.
Thank you, precious Paula for taking the time to stop by and offer words of encouragement and joining me in exalting the Greatness of God! Blessings to you for your kindness! By the way I LOVE your quote on your website, “Sometimes the miracle is His mercy”. Absolutely beautiful and life giving.
Sending gentle hugs to you Donna. My mother heart aches for you.
Bless you,
Jennifer
Thank you my dear Friend. Sending prayers your way as well.