2 Cor. 4 16-18

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18







Friday 19 October 2012

Counting Our Blessings

When upon life's billows
You are tempest tossed
When you are discouraged,
Thinking all is lost
Count your many blessings,
Name them one by one
And it will surprise you
What the Lord has done.

 Chorus:

 Count your blessings,
Name them one by one
Count your blessings,
See what God has done
Count your blessings,
Name them one by one
Count your many blessings,
See what God has done.

Are you ever burdened
With a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy
You are called to bear?
Count your many blessings,
Every doubt will fly
And you will be singing
As the days go by.

When you look at others
With their lands and gold
Think that Christ has promised
You His wealth untold
Count your many blessings,
Money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven,
Nor your home on high.

So, amid the conflict,
Whether great or small
Do not be discouraged,
God is over all
Count your many blessings,
Angels will attend
Help and comfort give you
To your journey's end.

There are times when awe and gratitude overwhelm us, whether we're seeing a sunset, watching a child laugh or just appreciating a special moment. These are the moments when we thank God for all the blessings in our lives, and praise God for the amazing gifts he showers on us each day.


 On October 20 we will commemorate the day we were joined in marriage. Looking back on 35 years we can only say that God has greatly blessed us. We thank the Lord who gave us 5 children and 7 grand children ( with # 8 on the way Lord willing in March 2013). We never fell short in anything and the difficult times we encountered always turned out to be a blessing in one way or another. 
 
Our Children
We thank and praise the Lord as we will celebrate this very special day with our children and grand children. We thank our children for being a huge blessing in our lives and thank our grand children for being so special to us every day.
 
Our Grand Children
 
Our complete family

 Psalm 100. 1Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! 5 For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.




 
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5 comments:

  1. LeanneM19 October 2012 at 19:36

    God is good! Congratulations on reaching this special milestone. In love, Brian and Leanne

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  2. Maarten Kuivenhoven20 October 2012 at 08:12

    Dear John and Henrietta, congratulations on your anniversary. Wishing you God's blessing together with your family. In the Master,Maarten and Jen Kuivenhoven

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  3. shirley kerkhoff20 October 2012 at 22:46

    Happy Anniversary!

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  4. Jenny Jansen22 October 2012 at 20:52

    What great blessings from our great God!

    How can we really honour Him enought???

    Congratulations, and wishing you God's blessings, nearness, love and strength for the unknown future, a future that is totally secure in His holy hands!

    Love Henry and Jenny

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  5. OmaA31 October 2012 at 21:42

    What a blessing to make this milestone! Congratulations!!!
    We don't know what the future holds, but we know Who holds the future!

    "I came to the man at the gate of the year, and asked him, 'Give me a light that I may see my way.' But he said unto me, 'Put your hand into the hand of God, and He shall be more unto thee than a light and better than a known way!'"
    The things we need to know He tells us, and sometimes the things we want to know He tells us, but most of the time He throws a veil over the Future so that it is known only to Him.--And that really helps to keep us close to the Lord!
    He's promised to never leave nor forsake us, for "Behold," He says, "I am with you always, even unto the ends of the Earth!" (Mat.28:20) And He's given us the torch of His Word to show us where our path is going. We can always throw the Light of God's Word on the path ahead for the Scripture says, "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." (Psa.119:105)

    "Many things about tomorrow,
    I don't seem to understand,
    But I know Who holds tomorrow,
    And I know Who holds my hand!"

    "So if by some still small voice,
    He calls me to paths I do not know,
    I'll answer with my hand in His,
    `I'll go where You want me to go!'"

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