Bridget A. Thomas
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April’s Blessings and Reminders
I’m back with another monthly “Blessings and Reminders” post. In this post I will share some of the events from the month that brought a lesson, or highlighted the goodness of God.
Clean your plate – Over the last several weeks we have been busy, juggling many tasks – doctors appointment, vet appointments for the pups, workers coming to the house, etc. It got to the point that I made a list, so we could keep everything in order. Not exactly fun, but we were glad to get each item taken care of. This reminded me that there are some seasons in life when we need to clear any unnecessary tasks from our plates, and focus on one day at a time. Stress will try to take over, but we need to cling to Jesus.
God is always there – The above mention tasks also reminded me the power that is with us wherever we go. As I said, these tasks weren’t necessarily fun. And some carried worries. But we prayed and trusted God through it all. And He showed up. He is always there, eager to help us. What a gift!
Pray, Pray, Pray – I heard a good sermon on prayer last month. Even though God already knows what we need before we ask, God still wants us to ask for His help. This step shows God that we are putting our faith and trust in Him. And if you haven’t seen God answer yet – Remember that Jesus taught us we “should always pray and never give up” (see Luke 18:1-8).
God’s got us – There were several occasions when I dealt with little issues (internet connections, a troubling task at work, etc.) when somehow God led me down a path that provided a solution. In some cases I would wonder what made me do that or what made me think of that? I knew it had to be the Holy Spirit guiding me. When we stay in close connection with Him, He will lead us down the right roads.
Multiple blessings – Was it only a few weeks ago that we had the solar eclipse (in North America)? It feels like a lot longer. Where I live the eclipse was partial, not full. But with our eclipse-friendly glasses, we were still able to see some good views. I texted my father and my sister a bit during the event. They were both able to see better views in their area. This event reminded me of two things – the joy we find in sharing special events with our loved ones and that God is still on the throne.
“You are the Lord, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you.” – Nehemiah 9:6
Doing the cha-cha: There are days when things don’t always go the way we want. There are days when we feel like we are going backwards. There was one such day last month when my friend Lorraine texted me and asked me how my day went. My reply was that “I felt I went backwards on the things I worked on. But sometimes it’s like that. And sometimes a backward step is good, because you readjust and make a better forward step.”
I hope you saw God’s goodness in April. If so, please share in the comments.
A quick admin note – I will be offline for a couple of weeks, doing the cha-cha 😉 💃
Thank you for reading. I hope you have a blessed weekend!
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I always enjoy your blessings and reminders post. I especially appreciate the reminder about the blessing of the beautiful eclipse we got to see. As a person who loves astronomy, that was an amazing experience for me. We went outside at work to look, and someone was kind enough to let me borrow their glasses since I didn’t get mine on time (another blessing). The heavens do declare the glory of God as it says in Psalm 19:1. I’m thankful for His reminders of His faithfulness and majesty through phenomenal events in the heavens. I hope you enjoy your cha-cha break. You’ll be missed. Have a nice weekend, Bridget. 💃🤗
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Thank you, Dawn! I’m glad you enjoy these posts. I like writing them too, but I wasn’t sure if everyone enjoyed reading them. So thank you for saying that. I’m glad you were able to enjoy the eclipse too. And what a blessing that someone shared their glasses too. Thank you for the kind words. I’m looking forward to the cha-cha break 😁 and I will miss you and your posts! I hope you have a nice weekend too! ♥️
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I saw God’s goodness in friends who helped me a loot
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God bless your friends for helping you when you needed it 🤗
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God bless your efforts.
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Thank you, my friend ♥️
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❤
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😍🙌 and ~hug~
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Thank you, friend! Hugs back to you 🤗
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Very encouraging reminders, Bridget. Thanks for sharing 🙏
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Thank you! And you’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by! 😊
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Thank you Bridget for this lovely post highlighting God’s blessings and reminders. It always makes me reflect on ways He is showing up in my life.
I have just returned from a church women’s retreat. I am tired but filled. Enjoy you little break 😘💙
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I’m glad you were able to attend the women’s retreat. And I’m glad it was a fulfilling time. Thank you for your kind words! ♥️
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This was a wonderful post for me to read this evening. Thank you for sharing these awesome reminders of God’s love and constant provision in our lives. He is always there for us in every time and place…
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I’m glad this post as a blessing. So very true! Sometimes I allow anxiety to creep in. But you are absolutely right – He is always there for us. How can we doubt His love? 🙌
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“I felt I went backwards on the things I worked on. But sometimes it’s like that. And sometimes a backward step is good, because you readjust and make a better forward step.”
Wow – I have never thought of it this way and will continue doing so going forward. Thank you for your blog, your thoughts and your faith! Love you!
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I’m so glad this was a blessing. It helps when we put the right perspective on things! And what a gift to know that God turns all things together for good. Thank you for being here, my friend! Love you too! 🤗
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First, the picture at the bottom of the post is beautiful. It’s good to read how God works on others lives. So often I need to be reminder He is doing the same for me but I have been too busy to see it. Then I read a post such as yours and God uses it to open my spiritual eyes. Such an encouragement. Blessings.
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I’m so glad this was inspiring, Betty. You’re right, God is always working in our lives. What a gift that is. I am not always good about seeing that as well. So I pray we can learn to pay attention to His goodness. Blessings to you too! 💕
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That concluding photo is amazing–proof positive that our God is active in our world (wielding paintbrushes even)! Your faith is an encouragement, Bridget, as you face challenges with trust, submission, and fortitude–even humor. ‘Love how you call “one step forward, two steps back” the Cha-Cha! (I want to remember that one!)
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Thank you, Nancy! I’m glad this post was an encouragement. And I’m so thankful when we keep our heart open, God can help us see the silver linings. What a gift! 🎁
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Amen to that, my friend!
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