As we’ve been studying the openings to the letters of Paul over the last few weeks, it is striking how every single time he begins with a word of thanksgiving for the people in his churches. He truly appreciated their support, faithfulness, their partnering in ministry with him, and their witness.
This will be a shorter devotional today, as I am celebrating a milestone that you all provided. Earlier in the week, my website at WordPress sent me this message: “Congratulations! You have just published your 1,000th post.”
How crazy is that?? And it’s all because of you. If I didn’t have your faithful support, your comments, and especially those of you who share my devotionals on your social media platforms, At Water’s Edge would never exist. Writers can’t write without readers. You are the reason I write.
You are important to me, and I thank each and every one of you.
On to the next thousand! Let’s do this together.
Philippians 1: 3-5 (Common English Bible)
3 I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers. 4 I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy. 5 I’m glad because of the way you have been my partners in the ministry of the gospel from the time you first believed it until now.
God Bless you all!
Betsy
At Water’s Edge 
Congratulations A well deserved accomplishment. Always a good way to start my day.
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Thank you so much for reading!!
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May God continue to bless you, Betsy.
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God bless you, Sue.
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Congratulations. I so look forward to sharing my day with you. Thank you for making that possible and for Relentless Devotion that is taking me through Lent and more.
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None of this would happen if it weren’t for faithful readers! Thank you so much!
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Congratulations Betsy – Due to you I start my day with many blessings! Lent has had new meaning to me as I read ReLentless Devotions (and share) each day! Joni Abernathy
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Aww, you have truly blessed me with this message, Joni!
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are you doing another adult bible studies any time soon; you and Robin Wilson are my. Favorites. She spent a year at our church and it is fun to read things by peo-ke you know. One day I will make it to the outer banks and hope to attend your church. Priscilla
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Oh, I hope you come to OBX and visit my church sometime! We are open every Sunday! 😁
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Our Antioch UMC, Springville TN, Sunday School enjoyed your “Adult Bible Studies” quarterly last year, and I was delighted to see that you have an on-line devotion. I have followed it ever since. Your comfortable conversational style speaks so easily to your readers. Instead of congratulations, I will say thank you for letting God use you in this way. Carol
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God bless you, Carol!! I am currently writing another Cokesbury Adult Bible Study that will be published in Winter of 2025. I hope you guys will enjoy it!
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Quite a milestone, but I’m pretty sure there are more to come. I enjoy the devotionals and the photos, and noting how early some are posted!
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Thank you, Robin!! Hope you are well.
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Congrats Betsy!!
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Thank you, friend!
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Betsy,
Keep it going! You are obviously doing what God wanted you to do.
Thank you,
Ed Kitchen
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Thanks, Ed! I do love it so!
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Thank you Betsy! I truly am inspired each time that I read At Waters Edge and especially participating in your “Re Lent less”devotional this year during Lent.🙏
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Thank you, Dan!
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You are a blessing to all who read and share your devotions. Thank you for taking the time to serve in this way.
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Bless you so much!
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