Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Thankful Thursday-Hope


Hello everyone, welcome to another Thankful Thursday. I pray that your hearts are overflowing with thankfulness. Iris chose hope as the theme this week, such a great thing to be thankful for. Where would I be without hope? Hope saves me from giving up, or giving in. I have placed all my hope in Jesus, and He never lets me down. H-Having O-Only P-Praise E-Everyday When you praise Jesus everyday, how can you not have hope in your heart? I refuse to give up, and let satan take over my life. The hopeless are easy prey for satan, he totally depends on them. When you are hopeless, you are like an empty shell. But, when you allow Jesus to fill you with His love, hope comes flooding in, and overflows into your life. My hope is in You Jesus, today, and always.

45 comments:

Anonymous said...

Denise,
I am so humble and strengthen and encouraged by your faith. God bless you sweetie for wonderful words of love for Our Father.

Cheryl said...

Great post Denise! Hope is such a blessing for us! Where would we be without it?? Happy Thankful Thursday, hope you are doing well with your health this week girl. God Bless~

Anonymous said...

Hi sweetie! I have never seen this for the word HOPE. Nice!

Anonymous said...

having only praise everyday... great post denise. God bless you always.

Peggy said...

Bless you Denise my sweetie with such HOPEfulness in your THANKfulness. You are just so clever with your acronym of HOPE Having Only Praise Everyday...your words of the enemy are so true! Thanks for inspiring us to be filled with Jesus so there's no room for YUCKIES to prey on our emotions or cicumstances! You overflow with God's love throughout the Blogs you visit diligently each one with hope and encouragement! You are indeed a treasure! Glad you and Lovebug had a FUN day in July that was so needed!!! Done good...happy day!

Gretchen said...

Beautifully said, Denise. xxxooogretchen

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful post! Thanks for visiting me and the comments you left. You're words about hope are very touching. God Bless you!

Debbie said...

Hi Denise! I love the little HOPE (having only praise everyday) I see I have missed quite a bit!
Much love to you

Nancie said...

Amen to this lovely post, Denise! Thank God for the hope He gives us in Him daily. Love your HOPE (H-Having O-Only P-Praise E-Everyday). Thanks for sharing your thankful heart with us. Take care and God bless!

i said...

Hi Denise, a lovely post! Thank you for sharing it.

Remain blessed!

Susanne said...

I love your reason and definition for HOPE:

"Hope saves me from giving up, or giving in. I have placed all my hope in Jesus, and He never lets me down. H-Having O-Only P-Praise E-Everyday"

That was so great!! Thanks for sharing!!

Kim @ Homesteader's Heart said...

I love that! Having Only Praise Everyday! Love it! Great Post!
Blessings
Kim

Anonymous said...

That is just another reason why it so important to have the Word in our hearts and stand firm in taking our thoughts captive. :-)

Anonymous said...

Thank you for visiting and your post is sweet nice one. TC

Sharon Brumfield said...

I liked your break down on hope.
Hope never fails......it is part of what keeps us longing for eternity with our Father.
Encouraging post!
Love ya girl

Tiffanie Lloyd said...

Having Only Praise Everyday.
I like that. Think I'll put it on a post-it. Thanks for sharing such sincere and encouraging thoughts on hope.

Aunt Angie said...

Hey SWEET FRIEND!!! I love that acronym for HOPE! Amazing! Have a blessed day!

Anonymous said...

Such a lovely post, my friend. I liked the way you described H-O-P-E!
God bless ~Chrissy

Mary said...

Having Only Praise Everyday! I like that!! Great post. Denise, you are always the first person to comment on my TT. You make me smile! Thanks for sharing today. Blessings

Kristi said...

Thank you for that acronym! I just love it...Having Only Praise Everyday. That is the best! You are such a sweet blessing, my friend!

Toknowhim said...

Sweet Denise...Thanks for stopping by this morning... Blessings!!

Carrie said...

"Hope -- having only praise everyday"
That is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this!

Anonymous said...

Hope and faith that He always supplies what is best for us - who could ask for more. Perhaps the patience to wait for His perfect timing.

Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting.

Heather said...

Having Only Praise Every Day....I really like that. You are filled with hope and it shines brightly!

Michele Williams said...

Thank you for such a sweet post. I love the acrostic for HOPE... I will put it on my computer to remind me each day.

Irene said...

It is so easy to get lost without Christ. But He is looking after His lost sheep. He is the best Father of all.
Blessings to your gentle heart, my dear friend.

luvmy4sons said...

Christ in us the hope of glory...once again another great Thankful Thursday!

eph2810 said...

Amen to that, Denise. I love your acrymn for HOPE - I have to remember that. Without hope, we indeed are like empty shells.

Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us.

Be blessed today and always.

becky aka theRAV said...

This is a beautiful post Denise and so true.

Jaina said...

Great theme for today, I really enjoyed this post.

Lisa@BlessedwithGrace said...

I love the H-O-P-E acronym. I always love to read your posts. Thanks, for your support, as well.

Anonymous said...

Wondering how Grandma Bonnie is. If you know, let me know. I have been gone for ages but trying to re-connect! Thanks!!!

Love Bears All Things said...

Bless your thankful heart today!
Mama Bear

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful and sweet reminder! Nice post!!

Marsha said...

I love your acronym for HOPE! That's going into the back of my Bible. Love you my friend.

Anonymous said...

Jesus is indeed our Hope. Like the old hymn says, "My hope is built on nothing less, then Jesus love and righteousness...On Christ the solid rock I stand. All other ground is sinking sand. All other ground is sinking sand.
God bless you.

becky aka theRAV said...

Denise, I am so glad my post could make you smile. Then I have done a good deed for the day. Blessings to you.

Linda aka yellowroseli said...

Wonderful post. Thank you for visiting me. See you next week.

flmom said...

A fantastic reminder and just what I needed to read! Have a blessed week ahead!!!

Tea with Tiffany said...

Love this post. Hope makes me soar.

Sharon said...

You are so encouraging!!! I praise God for you!!! :)

bp said...

I like that Having Only Praise Everyday.

You are so right in what you said. God bless you.

Kathy Schwanke said...

I love that! Having Only Praise Everyday!!!

janet said...

Hey Denise! I love that acronym for HOPE. I'll remember that...good point. It's like what my cousin shared with me about "JOY." To have joy, we just need to remember (in the following order):

J-Jesus
O-Others
Y-Yourself

It's a simple, yet great reminder to me, and I've never forgotten it.

Blessings always, Janet

Carrie said...

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Carrie