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Thankful Thursday – Gentleness

“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great. You gave a wide place for my steps under…

“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great. You gave a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip. I pursued my enemies and overtook them, and did not turn back till they were consumed.” ~ Psalm 18:35-37

This week Iris has selected gentleness as our theme. I am so glad she did.

I am thankful for the gentle touch of my best friend here on earth, my husband.

I am thankful for my daughter who walked into the kitchen this afternoon and said, “hug.” She held out her arms and I ran into them then squeezed her tight. This is quite something as she will be a teen in two weeks.

I am thankful for the gentle notes of love my Savior sends daily. A bunny on my walking trail. A beautiful sunrise. Roses in my garden.

I am thankful for Iris. Her friendship has blessed my life and made it rich.

Have a fantastic Thursday. Be blessed, Lynn

For more Thankful Thursday blessings, visit Iris at Sting My Heart.

Comments

29 responses

  1. Denise Avatar
    Denise

    Thanks for so willingly sharing your gentle heart with so many my friend. I love you.

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  2. Tanja Avatar
    Tanja

    I pray my kids still hand out hugs when they're that age!

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  3. Twinkle Mom Avatar
    Twinkle Mom

    That was an extremely sweet and touching post; God bless you!!

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  4. Nise' Avatar
    Nise’

    Love those daughter hugs! Mine still gives them freely at age 24. My sons, now that is a different story! Love you.

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  5. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    Your words have rang over and over….I have been put to the TEST this week…and I have failed at times…but I am plunging on —determined to follow HIM and have the "mind of Christ" and thoughts and words that would be pleasing.
    "HUG" is a word we use…generally every morning I find Jeff before I get ready for work (he gets up and moving earlier—spends his quiet time outside in the swing) and I say "hug" and walk into his arms…I love that. I do the same thing with my grandsons…I want them to be "huggers"—not ashamed to hug Nana or Mommy or Papa in front of others.
    You bless me girl with your words from the Lord. 🙂

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  6. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    Your words have rang over and over….I have been put to the TEST this week…and I have failed at times…but I am plunging on —determined to follow HIM and have the "mind of Christ" and thoughts and words that would be pleasing.
    "HUG" is a word we use…generally every morning I find Jeff before I get ready for work (he gets up and moving earlier—spends his quiet time outside in the swing) and I say "hug" and walk into his arms…I love that. I do the same thing with my grandsons…I want them to be "huggers"—not ashamed to hug Nana or Mommy or Papa in front of others.
    You bless me girl with your words from the Lord. 🙂

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  7. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    Your words have rang over and over….I have been put to the TEST this week…and I have failed at times…but I am plunging on —determined to follow HIM and have the "mind of Christ" and thoughts and words that would be pleasing.
    "HUG" is a word we use…generally every morning I find Jeff before I get ready for work (he gets up and moving earlier—spends his quiet time outside in the swing) and I say "hug" and walk into his arms…I love that. I do the same thing with my grandsons…I want them to be "huggers"—not ashamed to hug Nana or Mommy or Papa in front of others.
    You bless me girl with your words from the Lord. 🙂

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  8. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    ooops! Sorry. I thought it wasn't working.

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  9. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    That is too sweet about your daughter, especially as an almost-tween. I hope my kids still will want hugs when they're pre-teens too!

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  10. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Hey Lynn,

    What a special list of thankful things. How sweet and tender your daughter is.

    So blessed to stop by. Hope you have a wonderful weekend?

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  11. Gina Avatar
    Gina

    I enjoyed this thankful post Lynn. How wonderful to have voluntary hugs from preteens!!

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  12. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Oh, how special that your daughter wants hugs from Mom! I pray mine will when they are that age, as well. Otherwise, they are going to get awfully tired of this Mom that LOVES to hug her kiddos! 🙂
    I, too, am so thankful for gentleness. Where would we be without the Lord’s gentle touch?

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  13. laurie Avatar
    laurie

    thanks for visiting my TT. What a wonderful post on your TT this week. What a wonderful thing to have a hug from your teen, I so enjoy those from my pre-teen daughter! – Blessings, Laurie

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  14. Marsha Avatar
    Marsha

    Gentle notes of love from the Savior…how beautiful! Thank you for sharing your blessings with us my gentle friend.

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  15. Iris Avatar
    Iris

    You are right – our Savior sends us love-notes every.single.day – sometimes I miss those notes though *sigh*…
    I am very blessed to call you my friend – sweet Lynn!
    Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us.
    Blessings to you and your precious family.

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  16. Nancie Avatar
    Nancie

    Such a nice thankful post. So sweet of your daughter to give you a hug. Thanks for sharing your thankful heart with us.

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  17. lori@allyouhavetogive Avatar
    lori@allyouhavetogive

    LOVE NOTES…I LOVE that!! You are so right…they are there ALL the time…in the details that we tend to run right over!! You slowed me down today!!
    and to kids who hug and love….even as they get older….I LOVE that!!
    Lynn….what a great place you have here…your heart comes through!
    hugs,
    lori

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  18. Laurie Ann Avatar
    Laurie Ann

    That’s so sweet about your daughter. I love your precious post on gentleness. It was balm to my soul this morning.

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  19. Tracy @ my cup runneth over Avatar
    Tracy @ my cup runneth over

    Oh what a precious post. My 19 year old son still loves to hug his Mom & Dad and I know what that does for our hearts! What a blessing.
    Rejoicing,
    Tracy = )

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  20. gengen Avatar
    gengen

    Thank you for sharing your lovely heart…Blessings! Mine is up too…

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  21. sharon Avatar
    sharon

    Lovely post! It takes a special kind of heart to notice the ‘love notes’ that the Lord puts out for his beloved. God bless you

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  22. BP Avatar
    BP

    That is so sweet to picture you and your daughter’s embrace.
    I enjoyed your special treasures from God, like the bunny on your walking trail. What a neat God we serve!

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  23. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    I too am Thankful fo the gentle touch of the Lord in my life. Thanks for you site. I always enjoy visiting you

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  24. Rosheeda Avatar
    Rosheeda

    You know you’re a doll, right?

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  25. Dineen Miller Avatar
    Dineen Miller

    So sweet. I’m thankful for you, Lynn. And for my sweet, wonderful husband who is quick to support me in chasing my dream. 🙂

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  26. Janna Rust Avatar
    Janna Rust

    Hey there. You and I notice the same gentleness from God … surprise, surprise. 🙂 I had a couple of doves perch on my office window ledge just this week while I was in there working. When I heard their “coos” and saw them sitting there, I knew it was God’s gift to me.

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  27. mama meji Avatar
    mama meji

    I love that “hug” thing with your daughter. That’s so gentle and sweet. Have a lovely day.

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  28. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    What a beautiful thankful list…How awesome! God is so good. You have a wonderful weekend! ?

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  29. Tiffany Stuart Avatar
    Tiffany Stuart

    Hug to you.
    Thankful for you.

    Reply

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