by LONGINGFORHOME on Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:32 pm
I am thankful for Jesus dying on the cross for my sins, apart from that there would be no hope. I am thankful for the mother he gave me, she raised me in a very good church that taught the whole Bible. Without that I would have been a lot worse off as I went my own way thru my teens, twenties, and thirties I was a terrible sinner. But what brought me back to God is the memories of what our preacher taught, usually at the worst points in my life. I am thankful for the examples set for me by my parents and grandmother, who showed me the love of Christ thru their actions and words. I am thankful for the friends I grew up with in church who have been of inestimable comfort and help thru many dark days. I am thankful for being able to share the gospel with most of my friends and acquaintences. I am thankful for the freedom we have had all our lives in this country. I am thankful for the knowledge and understanding He has given me just for asking. I am thankful that I did not die when I was stabbed in the back, for at that time I would have died in my sins. I am thankful that God is who and what He is. I am thankful for the many types of christian music that I have found so much comfort in through so many bad days. I am thankful for the fact that He holds me in his hands and no one can snatch me out. I am thankful for the US Army 1st Special Forces Group and each and every individual that I served with years ago.
I am thankful for this website and Herb Peters, who originated it, and Holly and Adam Pivec who so competently carry on his work. And I thank God for ALL of you who have taught me so much. I am thankful that the God of the Bible IS God and there is no other.
Patrick O'Rourke
Deuteronomy 4:30-31
When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.