Thankful Thursday

As I write my Thankful Thursday post, I can't help but think of the precious lady that started it...Linny and her family...please click over to her blog if you do not know what is happening with their family and please remember them and pray for them.
So Linny, this is for you and your family....
I am thankful...
-that you belong to the One and Only Lord God who says "Fear not, I am the one who helps you",
-that your family is precious in His sight because He says "you are precious in MY eyes, and honored, and I love you",
-that you know your strength comes from Him and believe when he says to you "be strong and courageous",
-that your family has been chosen by the LORD to be His witnesses as He says "You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen" because all Gods people exist to be living proof of His all -sufficiency,
-that as you face the battles against your family, you can firmly say "I am the LORDS" ,
-that you are "chosen and will not be cast off ,
-that the LORD will "tend his flock (your family) like a shepherd: he will gather the lambs in His bosom and gently lead those that are with young."
Most of these verses came form Isaiah. Remembering His love and faithfulness and thankful for that!