Thursday, June 18, 2009

THANKFUL THURSDAY...Your Father's eyes

"You have your father's eyes!"
"You are the exact image of your Dad!"

You will hear common remarks such as this at a family reunion or a gathering where distant relatives have not seen you or your children in a while. When people look at your family, usually they can see a resemblance in either the physical characteristics or your mannerisms. Hand gestures, facial expressions, speech patterns. Brown eyes, big ears, dark hair, broad shoulders. When someone listens to you or looks at you, can they tell what family you are from?

Jesus said that there is one way to live that will make us recognizable as one of His children. Being a peacemaker. When people look at you, do they see peace?

MATTHEW 5:9 "God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God."
I am thankful today on this Thankful Thursday for the eyes of my Father. In a few days we will honor our earthly fathers, and I hope that you have some godly attributes passed down to you from your father, but the eyes of the Father that I speak of is not the genetic color passed down ...but it is the love, the peace, the joy and the grace that can be seen thru the eyes of our Heavenly Father.

When people see you ....do they see the family resemblance?

What are you thankful for today? Are you thankful for a Father that loves you? For a Father that looks upon you with such a great love and adoration? Please share with us your grateful heart by linking up below in Mr. Linky.

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29 comments:

  1. GrammyJune 17, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Hi LAURIE, That was a wonderful post. Be blessed my friend.

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  2. PiaJune 17, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    i'm grateful that my Heavenly Father loves me. He makes me feel important. happy TT, laurie. God bless!

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  3. UnknownJune 17, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Hi Laurie,

    Great post for this week. Oh, that others see my Father in my eyes.

    Thanks for hosting... Have a fantastic TT. Hugs.

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  4. Rita T.June 17, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Great post to get one thinking - and thanking. And thanks to you for hosting! Have a wonderful Thursday.

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  5. God ChaserJune 17, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    No better thanks can we give today. I join you in giving thanks for my heavenly Father- Be Blessed.

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  6. LauraLee ShawJune 17, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Honestly? Sometimes. The prayer of my heart is that my kids, my hubby & everyone I meet would see Jesus in me, but (sigh), not always the case.

    When I'm surrendered, humble, completely laid bare before the Lord, hopefully, HE is ALL anyone sees! :D

    INcredible post, sister!

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  7. It Feels Like ChaosJune 17, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    So beautiful and what a Father we have!!!

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  8. ShannonJune 17, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Made me think of the song "Father's Eyes" by Amy Grant.

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  9. debi9kidsJune 17, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    What a beautiful post! I so look forward to Thursdays each week, just so I can be inspired by the words that everyone is moved to write.
    Blessings.

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  10. PiaJune 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    thank you so much for praying, laurie. i know it will bear fruit anytime soon. i believe so. (((HUGS)))

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  11. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in ParentingJune 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    This is such a perfect post. I was invited to a wedding once in which I complimented my friend, the groom, on how much he looked like his mother. He giggled and smiled in a strange way and later explained why. She wasn't really his mother. She was his stepmother, and yet, they looked identical. It was clear the love between them, blood or no.

    Happy TT to you!

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  12. JLaineJune 17, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Laurie,

    Thanks for hosting this great meme.. i love the theme this week.. :)

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  13. DeniseJune 18, 2009 at 3:50 AM

    uch an awesome post sweetie.

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  14. Beth in NCJune 18, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    What a great post Laurie. I pray people see my Abba Father in me.

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  15. DeannaJune 18, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    thanks for hosting TT! I am so thankful for our Heavenly Father.

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  16. LaurenJune 18, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    A friend of mine recently posted a quote that said "We become what we behold" ... May I behold Jesus every day so that I might become more like Him! Thank you for sharing this wonderful post!! Be blessed this Thankful Thursday!

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  17. JerraleaJune 18, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Great post! It is my goal to become more like my Father.

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  18. Diane ~June 18, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    A wonderful post & thank you so much for hosting Thankful Thursday!

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  19. MariposaJune 18, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I'm running late but don't want to miss celebrating God's greatest gift, my parents!

    Lovely theme...thanks for the reminder.

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  20. AnonymousJune 18, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Oh, I am so grateful for your reminder about our earthly fathers and for our Father. How blessed to have shared even only 12 years with mine, but Eternity with the One and Only Father.

    May your day be blessed ~ linda

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  21. EricaJune 18, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I loved that! Thank you for such a neat topic to contemplate on.
    I appreciate you "hosting" us!

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  22. bpJune 18, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Thanks for hosting and the great topic you chose.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  23. aspiritofsimplicityJune 18, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    I posted my TT post before I had even read your inspiration about family and being a child of God. I have always been told I look like my dad as well.

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  24. BonnieJune 18, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Good question. I have to stop myself and remember to ask myself that sometimes. Do I see my family resemblance and if not, why not? Why isn't the Father shining through me... Thank you for sharing!!!!

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  25. cJune 18, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Laurie,
    What a wonderful reminder to be like our heavenly Father!
    Cora
    http://sdpastorshome.blogspot.com/

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  26. AllykatJune 18, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I just started the Thankful Thursdays posts on my blog and linked up! I am so thankful for our heavenly Father who give me great peace and love!

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  27. MarshaJune 18, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Hi Laurie, Thanks for hosting again!

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  28. DaisyJune 19, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    ohh...I love to participate on TT but as for this topic, for personal reasons, I would skip this. It's nice to read your post and all others anyway. Happy Fathers Day to all your dads!

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  29. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I never did get around to it, maybe this week I'll be able to sit and make a post. :( Thanks for hosting anyways!

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