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As Posted on Facebook prior to and during last Thanksgiving (2010):
As PI am exceedingly grateful for blessings I've received, above and beyond anything I could ever ask for or imagine. Tomorrow, every hour, on the hour I plan to be get specific, so stay tuned. – November 24, 2010 at 10:39pm via iPhone
So Here's the first ones, at 0400… ‘ish… and yeah, I had to come up with a scriptural basis for each…
1) Freedom, and the United States of America in general. Or as one of my friends says: “The United States of Freedom" (http://bible.cc/galatians/5-1.htm)
2) The Bible – God's perfect Word – it's power – it's message, and when it …became flesh in Jesus (http://bible.cc/john/1-1.htm) – November 25, 2010 at 4:17am
3) Life lessons – for who you are is defined by the sum totatily of your life experiences – everything I know has been learned, and much of that through life – both good and bad times… http://bible.cc/psalms/90-12.htm – November 25, 2010 at 4:17am
4) Marines ( http://bible.cc/romans/13-4.htm– and what better thing to be grateful for at 0400 than the Marine Corps, and something the current president gets credit for saying: “Freedom is not free. But The United States Marine Corps will pay most of your share."- Ned Dolan Capt., USMC November 25, 2010 at 4:19am
At 05, here's the 5th thing I'm thankful for:
5) The Great Commission: The chance to take part in a ministry to others, including fellowship and making disciples…(http://bible.cc/matthew/28-19.htm)– November 25, 2010 at 5:02am via iPhone
8) My Mother, Luanne Johns (and first one to be tagged only because my Dad's not on FB). She's a true Prov 31 woman, and now I rise up and call her blessed! (http://bible.cc/proverbs/31-28.htm) – November 25, 2010 at 8:00am
Luanne Johns Thanks, so much, Adam! I love you!November 28, 2010 at 1:01am ·
9) Ron Johns Jr., my oldest brother. Musically and technologically talented beyond measure, and using it all Soli Dei Gloria… it's cool to see someone live this: http://bible.cc/colossians/3-23.htm – November 25, 2010 at 9:01am
David Johns Thanks bro! It's an honor Semper Fi!December 1, 2010 at 5:55pm
11) My only sister, Hannah, with a pure heart, she will see God, and does see Him in everything, even in the lives of the public school students she patiently teaches. (http://bible.cc/matthew/5-8.htm) – November 25, 2010 at 11:01am
12) My little brother Josh, He may have lived out this: http://bible.cc/psalms/37-24.htm, but he lives this as well: http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/16-13.htm. And I enjoy every conversation we have, after all, he's the one who convinced me to take the flight bonus and stay in the Marine Corps for a while longer. – November 25, 2010 at 12:00pm
Todd Gaston Thank you for kind words. God bless you. Happy Thanksgiving! November 25, 2010 at 1:33pm Adam Johns absolutely… looks like we're having more fun here than the Cowboys are, but I'm rooting for them… tough to beat a Saint when they're giving thanks, eh? November 25, 2010 at 5:11pm
Matt Stokes Adam, Thanks for including me in your list. I am honored. Thank you, as well, for your devotion to God & this Country. Blessings to you, bro. – Pastor Matt -November 26, 2010 at 1:07am ·Adam Johns Pastor Matt, I'm glad I got your attention, and thanks for the reply. I hope that you are encouraged to know that I consider you a mentor even though we've only met twice. Through your preaching you've not only blessed me, but even more, …I'm blessed by the impact you've had on a few very important people in my life who've listened to you. – SDG – Here's hoping that our next trip up to NJ is over a Sunday morning or Thursday night! –November 26, 2010 at 6:52am ·
Paul Hyder Adam, thanks for including me in your list of influences. You too keep me sharp and inspire me. There is nothing more powerful than a godly Marine who places himself in the hands of the Master Warrior. Stay faithful, available and teachable Brother. God bless!November 26, 2010 at 2:16pm via Facebook Mobile ·
Pete Griffin Loved your thanksgiving posts. Did it spread? I need to do that next year, and get my kids to do the same. Great idea!
19) On the day he would have turned 62, I'm thankful for my late Father-in-law; who, from beyond the grave, continues to give, and I look forward to thanking him in person someday. (http://nlt.scripturetext.com/1_corinthians/15-51.htm) – November 25, 2010 at 7:29pm
20) My Sister-in-law Laura, who's loyalty to her sister is limitless, and who I've only scratched the surface getting to know. (http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-3.htm NLT) – November 25, 2010 at 8:02pm
21) My Awesome Warrior Son – Gideon. The delightful challenge he is to raise will not hold a candle to the destructive challenge he will be to an unbelieving world! (http://bible.cc/2_corinthians/10-5.htm) I'm also grateful for the grace and patience I've been given to do this: http://bible.cc/proverbs/22-6.htm – November 25, 2010 at 9:04pm
22) Maria Fazzaro Johns , my wonderful wife, who has chosen to spend 7 of her __ years on earth with me, and I'm simply overwhelmed by her beauty and love, words just don't come close… Her love is a priceless treasure (http://bible.cc/songs/8-7.htm) – November 25, 2010 at 10:02pm
Timothy L McMahon Lucky man Marine! – November 25, 2010 at 10:17pm
Paddy T Weeks Def. outta your league. Get her eyes checked. 😉 November 26, 2010 at 6:14pm
23) My future daughter (ok we don't know the gender yet, but God does, and He also knows the desire of our heart, but His will be done) I am comforted to know He is the one knitting her together in the womb, (http://bible.cc/psalms/139-13.htm) and He has already numbered her days, (http://bible.cc/psalms/139-16.htm) and I'm delighted for each one of them even before she is born.
November 25, 2010 at 10:33pm via iPhone
24) My eternal destination secured as I relate to Job (http://bible.cc/job/19-26.htm), and the TRUE FREEDOM I enjoy in the meantime on earth. (http://bible.cc/galatians/5-1.htm) although the Marine Corps may pay your share for physical freedom here and now; there is a greater freedom of which your share to pay is zero: Jesus paid it all… “all to Him I owe, sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow." – November 25, 2010 at 10:38pm
had to post those last two a early – tomorrow will be another early day, but I hope at least a few enjoyed giving thanks with me throughout the day! (http://bible.cc/2_corinthians/9-15.htm) – November 25, 2010 at 10:39pm
So that was it… a bit long to go over all at once, but now that it's on the blog, it's out there to look back on anytime! Give Thanks with a grateful heart everybody! Everyday can be Thanksgiving Day!
peace,
Adam
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