Happy Birthday to Me...

So today is my 35th birthday. I've already been told by my husband that I am old. How's that for a Happy Birthday message?! He was joking, and it was all in fun, so I don't mind. I don't feel old. So, here's why I'm telling you it's my birthday. I won't be around to know if you wish me a Happy Birthday, because I'm going to a retreat later today, but I was thinking of an acrostic that shares what I wish for this year, for my birthday. Hope you like it...Be blessed!!!

H-Holiness
A-Approved
P-Purity
P-Peace
Y-Yahweh Daily

B-Blessings in the Lord
I-I Want to be Used By God
R-Relationship with the Lord
T-Tenderness toward Others
H-Healing
D-Delighting in His Presence
A-Attitude Adjustment
Y-Yes! Send Me.

Ok, maybe that was a little hokey, but there are so many things that I could wish for on my birthday, but all I really want is a continued, delightful knowledge of my Lord and God, and the blessings that come with that. I even count the trials as blessings because they develop perserverance, and that perserverance develops my character. I pray each day that God use me, and fill me with His Holy Spirit, so that I might reflect Him in all my ways. I pray you are blessed today as well, and maybe on your birthday, you can think of an acrostic for all the holy birthday wishes you would like to make.

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Thanksgiving Acrostic

I got this idea from a devotional I received early Thanksgiving morning. I thought it was such a neat idea, that I decided to make my own. After you've read mine, perhaps you'll try it too. It may not be Thanksgiving Day, anymore, by the time you read this, or try it; but I think that every day is a good time to give thanks. If you do participate with your own acrostic, please do let me know, and I'll be happy to post a link to your as well. Blessing to you!

T-Three Ts: Time, Talent and Treasure: I am thankful for the time God has given me here on earth, the talents He has blessed me with, and the overabundance of treasure that my husband and I are stewards of.

H-Humility: I am thankful that I can see more than just myself as an important part of this world. That I can be a servant with a glad heart, knowing that this is what I was called to do and be.

A-Attitude: I am thankful for the change in attitude that being a Christ follower has caused within me.

N-New Life: I am thankful that being a Christian has given me not only a new life here on Earth, but also a new life in Heaven by being reborn to Him.

K-Kingdom Heir: I am thankful that my Savior has made me a Kingdom Co-heir with Him.

S-Savior: Does this one really need an explanation???

G-Good News: Again, no explanation is needed, but I'll give one anyway. I am more thankful than I can ever express that I have received the Good News of Christ's Salvation of my eternal soul. That God loved me so much that He gave His only begotten son, to die for my sins.

I-Indwelt Spirit: Thank You, Lord, that you sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within me, to guide me in Your Ways.

V-Victory: Victory over death. My earthly body may die, but I will live again with the Lord for eternity. Hallelujah!

I-Innocent Blood: His innocent blood bought me, and for that I can never do enough.

N-Never Go Back: His Divine Love has changed me, and now I can never go back to the person I was before. I cannot turn my back, nor would I want to. Thank You, Lord, for changing me.

G-Gratitude: This last letter says it all, without saying nearly enough! I have such an enormous gratitude for all that has been done for me and through me, I can never say enough.

Blessings to all of you, this Holiday Season.