tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post4755581262099666480..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Thankful Times Ten Jeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-70876189775503429042014-09-19T10:31:23.372+10:002014-09-19T10:31:23.372+10:00We all have those negative thoughts at times. Love...We all have those negative thoughts at times. Love your thing to be thankful for Di. Something a few of us probably need to remember.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-22976451943429061152014-09-18T20:40:06.436+10:002014-09-18T20:40:06.436+10:00Thanks Dale....I am trying very hard to be positiv...Thanks Dale....I am trying very hard to be positive about things too, so many times negative thoughts pop into my mind! (What does the apostle Paul say? "For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do" <br /> <br /><br />What I am thankful for is, the Lord puts a guard at my lips and smooths out the pathway before me each day!Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-76399238416840605822014-09-17T13:11:18.243+10:002014-09-17T13:11:18.243+10:00My pleasure Paula. We have so much to be thankful...My pleasure Paula. We have so much to be thankful for in this land.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-86856000809142544572014-09-16T15:15:18.793+10:002014-09-16T15:15:18.793+10:00Hi Dale,
Being free to worship God in a beautiful,...Hi Dale,<br />Being free to worship God in a beautiful, safe country like Australia, with the support of a loving spouse and family is to be abundantly blessed. Thanks for reminding us of this :)Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-29636388020030912512014-09-16T15:00:12.541+10:002014-09-16T15:00:12.541+10:00Thanks Anusha for your list. easy to get carried a...Thanks Anusha for your list. easy to get carried away once we start isn't it? So much to be thankful for.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-35857992966833318782014-09-16T14:59:11.316+10:002014-09-16T14:59:11.316+10:00Thanks Rachel. Glad you liked it.Thanks Rachel. Glad you liked it.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-14259577323132486692014-09-16T14:58:42.658+10:002014-09-16T14:58:42.658+10:00I know enough from hearing the news when I am in t...I know enough from hearing the news when I am in the car, which is usually each day. That will do me. Agree with Anusha's answer about how to keep perspective.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-11098061310398481762014-09-16T13:34:37.030+10:002014-09-16T13:34:37.030+10:00I have to agree with you Lynne about not knowing h...I have to agree with you Lynne about not knowing how to keep the right tension about being informed about the world but not getting bogged down by it. Perhaps the answer is that we take the time to cultivate a deep relationship with God - who is of course far far bigger than all the problems and tragedy prevalent in the world today! So we are able to keep our perspective when we hear bad news. Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-83825511769728955102014-09-16T13:31:53.619+10:002014-09-16T13:31:53.619+10:00Great post Dale and thanks for the reminder to be ...Great post Dale and thanks for the reminder to be thankful. I have a list about 1000 long. Like to hear it?I am thankful for His amazing love which envelopes me each day. I am thankful for Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross. I am grateful for the Holy Spirit, my Comforter and Counselor and Friend. I am grateful to my Daddy God who cares for me every day.<br /><br />I am also thankful for unanswered prayer because it helps me focus on the Giver and not just His gifts. For my husband and son and the life we've built together. For a happy childhood and my wonderful extended family.<br /><br />I am thankful for many negative things in my life because they have forced me to a deeper intimacy with God. I am thankful that He's brought us to this beautiful land Down Under because it's a great place to live. I am thankful for the many blessings He showers on me every single day.<br /><br />I am thankful for His Word which is my meat and drink my bread and butter. I am thankful for His Presence which changes everything.<br /><br />I can go on and on... perhaps I'd better stop now? :)<br /><br />Loved your list Dale. Thank you. And bless you.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-28736400863867427852014-09-16T09:50:45.259+10:002014-09-16T09:50:45.259+10:00The LORD has blessed you. Good list of things to b...The LORD has blessed you. Good list of things to be thankful for, good reminders for everyone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923799466273254371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66677837628931512542014-09-16T06:48:55.637+10:002014-09-16T06:48:55.637+10:00Yes, but there's the tension between not watch...Yes, but there's the tension between not watching and not knowing what's going on. I spent many years with no clue and I'm not sure that was a good thing.Lynne Stringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482326578634252234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-76839263671362737022014-09-16T06:30:39.213+10:002014-09-16T06:30:39.213+10:00You've just hit on why I don't watch the n...You've just hit on why I don't watch the news Lynne. I don't need to see all the awful stuff.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-36669278331623404322014-09-16T06:29:27.114+10:002014-09-16T06:29:27.114+10:00Spring flowers are beautiful Ian.Spring flowers are beautiful Ian.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-25441766351293004812014-09-16T06:28:54.114+10:002014-09-16T06:28:54.114+10:00We are very blessed living where we do Carol.We are very blessed living where we do Carol.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-51819939872187602582014-09-16T06:28:24.857+10:002014-09-16T06:28:24.857+10:00I agree Jeanette.I agree Jeanette.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-39033505633070348512014-09-16T06:27:56.696+10:002014-09-16T06:27:56.696+10:00Thanks for including that important one of critiqu...Thanks for including that important one of critiquing Nola and turning negatives into positives.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-2058723706564722652014-09-15T12:25:20.557+10:002014-09-15T12:25:20.557+10:00I think one of the reasons we are predisposed to s...I think one of the reasons we are predisposed to see the bad is because that's what's on the news every night. The good stuff rarely gets a mention. Reminds me of that meme I saw recently of the newspaper headlines you never see, like '50,000 passengers travel safely on planes!' Why would we talk about that? It's not news, that's why. The good things aren't news, only the bad. Maybe that says more about out positive outlook than we realise. Lynne Stringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482326578634252234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66052655853960630642014-09-15T11:14:01.784+10:002014-09-15T11:14:01.784+10:00Beautiful post, Dale. Spring has sprung in Sydney ...Beautiful post, Dale. Spring has sprung in Sydney and I'm thankful for all the flowers that are beginning to bloom.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-87388677999944058172014-09-15T11:11:31.689+10:002014-09-15T11:11:31.689+10:00Lovely post, Dale and such a good reminder. Today ...Lovely post, Dale and such a good reminder. Today is a beautiful day here on the south coast. I will really enjoy it and be grateful for it. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-47128129357035675342014-09-15T11:10:13.129+10:002014-09-15T11:10:13.129+10:00Some wonderful things to be thankful for Dale. Some wonderful things to be thankful for Dale. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-60421730070237657862014-09-15T09:10:51.502+10:002014-09-15T09:10:51.502+10:00Thanks for that Dale. It's a great reminder o...Thanks for that Dale. It's a great reminder of how much we have to be thankful for. We can also turn negatives into positives. So I'll give another writing one:<br /><br />Having your work critiqued is not always fun, especially if the reviewer finds lots of problems BUT we learn so much from that feedback. If we're teachable and apply what we learn, our writing will improve. So I 'm grateful for all of the people who have given me constructive feedback over the years, especially my Quirky Quills friends and my lecturers and tutors at Tabor Adelaide.<br /><br />Thanks for starting the week off with such a positive post Dale. Blessings.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.com