Thursday, April 16

Thankful Thursday - Legacy

I posted this blog several years ago but it seemed so appropriate for today.

I am thankful today for my husband, Bobby. We were married the summer I graduated from high school and left the following month for bible college. I seriously would not encourage anyone to do that but thank the Lord we survived! We will celebrate our 36th wedding anniversary in July.

Even though the ministry can be a tough and challenging profession, Bobby has taught me numerous lessons over the years as we have co-pastored. He is a wonderful father and my very best friend. He is a true example of putting God first in everything he does. His life truly represents God in all ways.

My dad passed away at the age of 49 with lung cancer. I was seven months pregnant with our first child. My children never had the opportunity to meet their grandfather. I am thankful today that my dad accepted the Lord on his death bed and that one day we will be reunited.

My grandfather was a Pentecostal Holiness pastor and passed away from complications associated with cancer. I am thankful today for his heritage. His influence in my life inspired me at a very young age to seek Christ. I can remember the summer's that I would spend with my grandparents in the mountains of West Virginia. My grandfather would take me to church and encourage me to play my accordion. I have no idea what happened to that incredible musical instrument, no idea how to play or a desire to try! Anyhow...... he was a great man of God and made a huge difference in my life.

My father-in-law was another great man of God who influenced my life tremendously. He passed away a number of years ago. Although he battled sickness most of his life I am thankful for the incredible Godly legacy he left behind. He was a great model for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
And most of all I am thankful today for my Heavenly Father who consistently puts up with me! Sometimes I react like the children of Israel whining and complaining about everything. He continually loves me and encourages me daily. I love Him so much and am so thankful that He is such a tolerant Father.

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Blessings!

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  5. nice post...so blessed upon reading it!

    Mine is up here at http://genejosh-hyzyd.blogspot.com/2009/04/thankful-thursday-i-am-gods-daughter.html

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  6. this post blessed my heart and is it not just great that one day we will walk those streets of gold with the loved ones that have went on before

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  7. What a precious heritage of faith, Deborah! Thank you for sharing this with us. I know you are thankful for them. Happy Thankful Thursday!

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  8. What grace to be a given your own faith-filled heritage!

    Blessings,
    Denise

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  9. Debbie, I am so glad that you found this post, even though you wrote it sometime earlier, it is very appropriate for today! Thank you for sharing your legacy with us today on TT! -Laurie

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  10. I really enjoyed reading your post this morning. Have a blessed day!

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