So, this brings us to the title of this post: Our vision is to post 10,000 reasons in one year.
We believe that this will be something encouraging for each of us, and (more importantly) something that is glorifying to God.
Join us in this vision and share at least ONE REASON today. :D
And if you're up for it, you can visit this blog again tomorrow and post then! Or whenever you're looking for some encouragement, feel free to scroll on through posts from other users around the world! :)
At the end of the day, this isn't about you, me, or Matt Redman - it's about exalting Him and praising Him for who He is! Amen?!
Your Brothers in Christ,
Aaron and Michael
P.S. We do not take credit for the title of this blog, "10,000 Reasons." No copyright infringement intended! Check out Matt Redman's other worship songs on iTunes, Amazon, or your local music store!
Updates:
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Jan 7th: Wow! 30 reasons and 330 page views within the first 24 hours! Incredible! Keep sharing with your friends, family, fellowship, co-workers, etc. We're still 9,971 reasons away from our goal! We're all in this together for His glory! :)
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Jan 9th: We're working on a sponsorship so that once we reach 10,000 reasons, we can give through this website. Right now: 45 reasons and several hundred page views!! So encouraged and blessed! Thank you for posting and sharing this blog with others :)
New Year, same amazing God! Ever since attending IndyCC and worshipping in the new year with my awesome friends,(shoutout to Northwood Motley Cru!) I feel like this is the year that I will personally breakout in my faith and begin making bolder risks to glorify God. And what a great way to start with this awesome blog my bro Mike created!
ReplyDeleteIt's time to share how great our God truly is! Matt Redman believes there are "10,000 reasons" for us to find to glorify God, so let's find them! Whether one just comes to you or you come across some reasons in your quiet times, share them here, so that everyone can experience what you experienced!
30 posts a day might sound like a lot, but remember, anything is possible with God on our side! Share this with everyone you know, let's reach this goal! Glory to our Maker!
God Bless,
Aaron
43. That He uses the unlikely and small things of the world to bring His truth into lost lives. He is intimately involved in making Himself known. He uses fishermen of Galilee and tentmakers, housewives and children- He wants to use you to tell others about Him. Isn't He amazing!
Delete1) Without God we would not be here!
ReplyDelete2) Thankful for the relationships He has placed in my life. Was reminded of that tonight.
ReplyDelete3) God's love is everlasting and we don't deserve any of it!
ReplyDeleteOur God wants to be in a personal relationship with all of us. So grow closer to Him and fall more in love with or Savior. =)
ReplyDelete5) GOD IS MY FULL BODY CAST!!!!!
ReplyDelete6) God hears us when we call to Him for help, and
ReplyDelete7) He answers our prayers.
8) Praise Him for his character: as the Almighty and the Creator of the Universe, He chose to be humble and loving rather than tyrannical, coming down to earth to meet us sinners where we were and even sacrificing himself at the hands of mockers and tormentors so that we might have a demonstration of His amazing love and grace. THAT is a character worth all of our praise and devotion. Wow.
9) "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:13-14
10.) His unending provisions in all situations, from the lightest of lights to the darkest of darks.
ReplyDelete11.) He sent his only son to die for us on the cross.
12.) I think his forgiveness needs to be praised too.
13) He gave us life to live.
ReplyDelete14) He gave us the ability to love.
15) He is the greatest father
16) The wonderful community He has surrounded me with
ReplyDelete17) The family He has blessed me with!
18) He is the living water, quenching all of our thirsts and more. We may need water to live, but we only need Him to truly live!
ReplyDelete19) He came as Jesus to become the bridge gapping the gulf sin had created between God and us.
20) With Him I know I am never alone when I struggle, and even though I struggle, His love for me never changes!
21) He leads me in paths of righteousness for HIS name's sake
ReplyDelete22) He calls people to him
23) He cares about us!
24) He always wants what is good for me! :)
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
25) He created little me in His grand and glorious image! Oh, what an honor!!
Genesis 1:27 - So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
26) God uses the powerless, like me, to demonstrate His power and to do great things, ultimately for His glory. And he uses those who are available, not just those who are able.
Isaiah 6:8 - Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
27.) That even when we're doubtful, He is faithful.
ReplyDelete28) He does not allow for us to be tempted past our abilities. So when things get rough it is because God knows we are strong enough to pull through. 1 Cor 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
ReplyDelete29) Thankful for the (MANY) times this past year God blessed me when I didn't really think He would.
ReplyDelete30) In times that I felt that failure was imminent, I put all of my trust in the Lord and He led me to success.
ReplyDelete31) Thankful that I do not have to worry about worldly things. Because he will provide whats best for me. (Matthew 6:25-34)
ReplyDelete32) For days like today, where the sun is shining and you can't help but be in an awesome mood. God created an amazing world.
ReplyDelete33) For His Holy Spirit inside of me. We have this amazing opportunity to have Him with us at all times, and for that I am extremely grateful.
34)For grace. He could just be merciful and let us be, but instead He showers us with love that none of us deserves.
35) When you have questions/concerns and He just tells you
ReplyDelete36) We have full on access to Him!
37) For the Holy Spirit, who sets our lives apart for His service and is our Helper on the journey to glory.
ReplyDelete39) For the companionship & encouragement God provides from fellow brothers & sisters in Christ -- we *could* walk this journey with the Holy Spirit alone, but I'm so glad we don't have to!
39) For the companionship & encouragement He gives in a godly spouse. (shout out to Bryan!)
40) For His word. The only book that can bring me true happiness.
ReplyDelete41) That he would entrust to sinful people to share in his good work.
ReplyDelete42. "In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." - Ephesians 3:12
ReplyDeleteThat He knows me intmately and chose to show me mercy and grace.
ReplyDelete44) He provides in every situation
ReplyDelete45) For redeeming me. "Fear not for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." - Isaiah 43:1
ReplyDelete46) For calling us to Him
ReplyDelete47) For not only being the author but also the perfecter of our faith
49) Just For his Grace. We are so undeserving of it but yet gives us it anyway. Amazing Grace.
ReplyDelete50)He is our strength and our song.
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ReplyDelete51) For simply telling us to ask in faith and it will be given. Whether it is for wisdom, guidance, peace, or joy, he can do all things. The ultimate provider and comforter.
ReplyDeleteFor His goodness that is new every day...
ReplyDelete53) Thank You for the way that You love us.
ReplyDelete54) For God's peace and love in us, despite the daily struggles of life.
ReplyDelete"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." ROMANS 5:1-5 (ESV)
55) For answering my prayers! So many times I have prayed and wondered if God can hear me. And He can!
ReplyDelete56) For teaching me more everyday about Himself. Everyday I open His word and I learn so much about Him and how easily He translates into my daily life.
57) That he allows us to see our brokenness so clearly. Not to punish us, but to allow us to easily see his Love, and Grace towards us. Oh how He LOVES us!
58.) That he promises to reward us in heaven when we are faithful here on Earth
ReplyDelete"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." James 1:12
59.) For using our weaknesses to make us be strong to the world through him :)
ReplyDelete60.) For being patient and letting us take detours, but also placing signposts in our lives to guide us back to him
61) For safety when we don't even realize it
ReplyDelete62) For His Spirit inside of us
63) A great weekend with students from all over the NE, where had the chance to move forward by looking back on who we are in Christ.
ReplyDelete64) That God hears and responds to even the shortest of prayers. (See Nehemiah's prayer during his conversation with the king; Neh. 2:4).
71) God is always with us and will never leave our side
ReplyDelete72) God has a purpose for each and every individual, and no one is unimportant to Him
73) Even when life isn't going as well as we wish it would, God gives us the strength to continue on and push through the difficulties of life
74) Thankful for challenges in life and the experiences they bring that mold my character to be more in line with what God has envisioned for me.
ReplyDelete75) His reassurance and comfort. That is why He is called Comforter.
76) For the undeserved blessing of being in medical school.
77) For forgiving me more than 7 X 70 times...
78) For being my solace in trying times.
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ReplyDelete79) Thankful that I have a job.
ReplyDelete80) Thankful that I have a car.
81) Thankful that I can go to school.
82) thank you for giving me a second chance
ReplyDelete83) Thankful for guidance in Midterms
ReplyDelete84) Thankful for keeping my thoughts away from temptations
85) He is the lover of my soul and the healer of my scars.
ReplyDelete86) He found me and showed me who He is.
ReplyDelete87) He is good and His love endures forever :)
ReplyDelete88) He is faithful even when we are faithless
ReplyDelete89)He heals a broken heart.
ReplyDelete90) For heat in the cold
ReplyDelete91) For fellowship
92) For calling me to Him and to the plans that He has for me -- Ephesians 2:8-10
ReplyDelete93) For loving me when I have never deserved His love.
94) Even after we ignore Him and sin, He still welcomes us back when we come home.
ReplyDelete95) He has brought the most wonderful people into my life.
96)For reviving my heart
ReplyDelete97) For standing strong next to me when I'm faithless and broken
98) For loving me when there is nothing but sin in my life
99) My family and support
100) He answers all prayers, even if it's a request for the simplest things
ReplyDelete101) For being my rock when I need support to lean on
102) His unconditional forgiveness, even though the things I do/say may hurt him deeply
103) His unfailing love that has rescued all of us from darkness
104) "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you may have trouble. But take heart!"
ReplyDeleteI am thankful that Jesus has "overcome the world."
~John 16:33
105) Giving us a new day
ReplyDelete106) The wonderful people I'm surrounded with
ReplyDelete107) God gave us a snow day
ReplyDelete108) He has blessed me with my family
109) Blessed me with the ability to read and interpret the bible
110) Gave everyone a new understanding of love!
111) For bestowing compassion and mercy on me in the eyes of others around me when I mess up.
ReplyDelete112) For blessing me with talents that you chose for me.
113) For helping me to understand more of who You are.
114) For giving me a vision in my life that is in line with Your heart.
115) For the struggles, hardships, tear-jerking moments of my past and how You use it to this day to shape who I am and who You want me to be according to Your will.
116) Thank You for my authorities at my workplace.
117) Thank You for my health.
118) Thank You for creating me in Your image. You've wonderfully sculpted each one of us to Your perfection.
119) Thank You for the joy you give me.
120) Thank you for the people posting or reading these reasons for You. We praise You and exalt You. Blessed be the Lord!
121) Knowing the Lord has me in his unfailing and perfect will!
ReplyDelete122) Knowing that God won't give me anything more than I can handle
ReplyDelete123) For putting eternity into our hearts
124) For filling that void in our hearts with His presence and eternality
125) For perseverance. Because I know that these trials are just a dot on the line of eternity.
ReplyDelete126) For giving me the strength to fight my sins.
127) For teaching me that life is not found in independence, but in complete dependence on Him.
128) For turning my life around. I was lost, but he never gave up until he found me.
129) gave me the blessing of the holy spirit to share his word.
ReplyDelete130) For the Bema skit. It has changed my perspective on eternity and motivates me to strive more for the eternal treasures rather than earthly "treasures".
ReplyDelete131) For blessing those with musical talents to sing songs of worship. This meaningful music keeps me motivated and constantly reminds me of His unending love.
132) For working in the heart of a new brother in Christ! It is amazing how God can change lives and it is such a blessing he uses me for His work!
ReplyDelete133. That even when I give up on God, he doesn't give up on me.
ReplyDelete134. At first I was disappointed at where I was in my rotation. Then I realized how much of a blessing it was. I was able to see and care for patients with extremely rare diseases. God blessed me in being able to learn about these diseases for my neurology rotation, but also showed me how fragile life is, and how to be more like the Great Physician in my life. Physical health is important, but it's so fragile compared to the eternal spiritual life. Thankful again for God preparing me to be a doctor for the sick, in health and spirit.
ReplyDelete135. Thankful for an amazing friend today (who I met last year and became friends through Christ) for helping me out when I was in need. :)
ReplyDelete136. My heart overflows after a bittersweet day of calling out to the Lord in suffering. I praise him because He is continually changing my heart and breaking it for what breaks His.
ReplyDelete137. I praise Him because He holds me near when I cry out to Him, and I am learning that He is fully worthy of my trust.
138. I praise Him because He has the power and the will to heal brokenness, and He is faithful.
139. Thankful for the experiences that patients have openly shared with me. Thankful for their love.
ReplyDelete140. Thankful that although society doesn't always love my patients, God will ALWAYS love them. He created them in His own image, therefore they are special.
141. For the prayer room. Giving us a safe place to praise and talk with the Lord. It is also an amazing place to be intentional with friends and jump starting deeper relationships in Christ.
ReplyDelete142. For the amazing people God has placed in my life and the chance to share things that I have never had the strength to share. I can witness His unending love through the eyes of those around me and it puts me in awe.
143. Thank you for answering prayers! I cannot count how many prayers that I have witnessed being answered this week alone. Just when I thought something was not part of God's plan, He blows me away in the way He answers the prayer. His love for us cannot be measured.
144. For keeping me strong through my struggles. Without Him I would have no option but despair.
145. For guiding us through His Word and His church.
ReplyDelete146. Thank You for being in my midst. You're not just there for me. Anyone can say "I'm here for you," but You are in the middle of everything that I do. You are so heavily involved in my life.
ReplyDelete147. Thank You for not just loving me, but actually liking me! You delight in us. Sometimes, I just want to feel liked more than loved. And You do both.
148. Thank You for rejoicing over me. Who am I to deserve this love? Who am I to have a King who rejoices and sings for his creation?
149. Thank You for humbling Yourself to the point of being a Servant. Lord let me be like You.
150. Thank You for knowing my heart when it sometimes feels that even my closest friends do not know my heart.
151. Thank you for keeping your promises. God is faithful
ReplyDelete152. That God is Jehovah Jireh, the LORD provides. - I recently was forced to move to a new apartment where rent increased. I was surprised with a promotion at work the day the lease at my new apartment started, and God's provision - the pay increase works out to be a little more than the increase in my rent.
ReplyDelete153. Thank you Lord for your abundant love/blessings.
ReplyDelete154. Thank you for the knowledge and assurance of salvation through you.
155. Lord thank you for the people you've placed in my life this past year. I pray for blessing and for your presence in their lives.
156. Lord, thank you for my family visiting me this past weekend and for the love they've shown me.
157. Thank you for a wonderful, loving, and faithful woman of God you've placed in my life.
158. Thank you for being there when no one else was.
159. Thank you for Jesus, for your love and faithfulness that never ends. You never change. And, I love you.
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