Turkey Day Again!

Yes, it's that day again. I've been cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, bathing the dog...just being busy! And it's okay.

Do you know why it's okay? Because I can! Yes, I have the freedom, the ability, the ways, and the means to do all of these things. That is why I can truly say I am thankful today. Because there have been times in my past when I literally could not do these things.

I have experienced poverty in my adult life. I have lived without food, without my own home to clean, without a kitchen or food to cook. I have done without soap and water, and even without utilities. Yes. Here. In this great country I so love.

But...I also had the opportunity to get back up, move forward, and change my circumstances. This great country of ours has families of grit, courage, and stone-like strength and determination. We can literally face anything, yet survive and enjoy life as God intended us to. Our military is always at the ready to defend our land, and our freedoms. I had resources in my times of need, which are not available in many other countries.

In short, God blessed me, and my family. And while we often struggle in many areas, there is still that innate sense of wellbeing. I have visited a much poorer nation. I have seen poverty without hope. I have seen the sad eyes of hungry childen. And I have seen the grace of God intervene in their lives.

Yes, I have much for which to be thankful. I have family, friends, a nice home, food on my table, church, work, and play. More than that, I have a God who loves me, who is my provider, my hope, my peace, my Saviour. I can and will give thanks to Him today, and everyday. You can too.

Happy Thanksgiving, and blessings!

Everything God Created Is Good...

Everything God Created Is Good...

'Everything God created is good, and nothing to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.' 1 Timothy 4:4

Yes, nothing is to be rejected...even the bad things. So we should give praise to God even when we are in the valley. If we are faithful to Him, He is faithful to us. In reality, He is faithful to us regardless of our faithfulness. For He is not a man who can lie; He is God. He will never take back a promise He made to His children, even though we deserve none of them.

So when things look bleak, or you are lonely, or you are struggling in a big way, remember that God is still refining you, and He will show you once you are on the other side of that trial exactly what He was doing in you. Once we come out of that valley, the view from the mountaintop is like nothing else! Give Him praise, give Him thanks, in the bad times, and in the good times too. For He is your God.

Blessings!



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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

'I will praise God's name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving.'
Psalm 69:30

Can you sing and cook at the same time? Are you able to be multitasked,
and while you are straightening up for your company give thanks for
your home that God provided? And can you chew that turkey and
remember what God did for you on the cross?

We quite often think about our forefathers at this time of year. And there is
certainly nothing wrong with that. Don't we wish our schools taught our
kids more about the founding of our country, and the first Thanksgiving?
And especially about Who it is that is REALLY responsible for all our
freedoms and blessings?

My prayer for you this day is that you will indeed do all these things. But most
of all....SLOW DOWN! Stop and make yourself take stock of what God has
done for you. And utter a totally honest and sincere, 'Thank You' to your
Father in Heaven. He will be pleased beyond belief, and you will know you
have shared your heart with the One Who loves you most.

Happy Thanksgiving!