Give Thanks

 

What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday?
 

As we approach Thanksgiving, a few words to think about from Journey to Hope.  We are very thankful for each of you and for God allowing our paths to cross for a season.  Your struggles, and your problems and your journey is very important to us. We care about you very much. 

Many of you have met Israel in my office these past two weeks.  Israel is here for 3 months visiting from India and Bombay Teen Challenge, and he is spending time at Journey to Hope during his stay here, and is praying for the counseling work that is being done, and for every person that comes through our doors.  He is a prayer warrior, but also wants to be a pastor/preacher. One of the things he is most passionate about is giving thanks, which is perfect for this season.  Here are some words from Israel about Thanksgiving.

“We need to always remember that we cannot live without saying thanks. We can give thanks because God gives us everything. Everyday when we wake up,  we need to give thanks because God gives us life.  Every morning, we need to start our day by giving thanks for the good sleep, for the good hope, for the good life, for our families and loved ones.  When God gives something to us, we have to respond. And our response needs to be thanks."

You cannot pray without thanks.  An example is when we pray at mealtime.  We give thanks because God gives us the food.  Think about the birds of the air; they do not worry about their food. God gives to them, and they wake up each morning singing thanks to God for taking care of them. Giving thanks is the most natural thing for them to do.

 Problems in life?  So many times when we have problems, we feel scared. We must always remember that God is always with us. Can you thank God for your problem?  Can you then fight with your problem knowing that God is with you? God knows your problems and your hurts; your tears are not wasted.  God sees your tears; He cares for you”

Praying for a blessed Thanksgiving for all of you.  Thankful for you, for your life, for your journey.

Blessings,

Susie

Thankful

As we prepare to start a new week, I find myself feeling in a moment of thankfulnesss. Thankful to be able to have a practice like Journey to Hope and to be able to invest my life into so many incredible and unique people.  You need to know that you matter very much; your issues matter; your life matters.  Hang on to that important truth that your life is of infinite value when times are challenging and painful.  Life is a journey, and the chapter you are in may not be your favorite, but there is more to come.  There is always hope. Always. Remember that.

Susie

Closed Monday, October 29

Journey to Hope Counseling has just made the decision to close today, October 29th, 2012. We want to always be on the side of safety where you are concerned. The worst of the storm is scheduled to hit during our regular appointment schedule today. Praying for you. I am available by cell Phone; Feel free to reach out.  Please check back on the website for updates.

Thanks,

Susie Walden

Issues of Life Group

Our Issues of Life process therapy group for women runs throughout the calendar year, typically in 6 week intervals, with a 2 week break before restarting.  The most current Issues of Life Group began on Thursday, September 6^th, 2012, and will run for the next 6 weeks.  The theme for this chapter of Issues of Life is Brokenness.

If you were a part of our previous groups, we would be honored to have you join us again.   If you were not able to make the last group, this is a great time to start.

We would love to have you.

ISSUES OF LIFE GROUP FOR WOMEN, CHAPTER 3

Our Issues of Life Group, Chapter 3 starts tomorrow,  June 28^th, with a welcome brunch @ 11! Please know that you are invited and warmly welcomed to join.  The group will run each week from 11-12:30.  We would love for you to be a part of us. The four dates for the first summer group are:

June 28^th

July 5^th

July 12^th

July 18^th

 Here is some information about the group. This will be our 3^rd chapter of the Issues of Life group.  It is a process therapy group. This 3^rd run will consist of four weeks of  sessions where we will look at one issue of life for the entire 4 weeks. The 4^th run will pick up another issue of life for the 2^nd 4 weeks.  We are hopeful that going deeper into a couple of our issues of life will be beneficial.

 This will help us cover the summer months, and then in the fall, we will go back to our 6 week format – with 2 week breaks in between.

 Your life matters so very much to us here at Journey to Hope.  Your issues of life are helping to refine and strengthen you; it is also my prayer that they may be used to help and encourage others. Praying for you this week.

In Christ, Susie