A Time for Thanksgiving

It’s been quite a while since I have taken the time to post anything on this site. But with Thanksgiving just around the corner it seems appropriate to think about all that God has done for us this year.

*I have become more involved in the music ministry of our church and am looking forward to returning to playing the flute. I am grateful to be able to serve in an area that prepares each person’s heart for the message each service.

*God has allowed me to spend quality time with my granddaughters and we have been able to develop a very close bond. I am grateful that God has given me time to share in their activities.

*Meeting Holly, Jason’s fiancée was super special and although we were only able to spend a few days with Jason and Holly we got another glimpse into the way that God is blessing our family.

*I’m grateful that each of our boys is able to provide financial support for their families.

*I’m grateful that Terry has been able to work through medical issues and be able to gain new strength.

*I’m thankful for wonderful friends who have been available for me during the years. The blessing of friendship can never be taken for granted and God has given me one very special friend who is always there for me.

*I’m thankful for the financial blessings that God has given to us. Things may be tight from time to time but knowing that Terry has a job and can keep up with his work responsibilities is another way that God has blessed us.

*I’m thankful for the introduction to Christian writing through the internet and have enjoyed putting my thoughts down on paper. The opportunity came at just the right time and I appreciate the way that writing has extended my focus and challenged me.

*I am thankful for the soldiers who work so hard to keep our country safe.
*I am blessed by the array of liberties that are freely available to Americans and for the opportunity to live in a country like the USA.
*I am grateful for the beauty of the God’s creation and the evidence of His hand in the world around us.
*I am thankful for cousins, aunts, uncles, and other family members who were there for me while growing up and who still keep in touch and pray for me.

The list could continue for quite some time but the main focus I think is important is the heritage we have through our forefathers, the love that God has given to each one who is willing to accept His gift, and the time to just reflect on His blessings and His provision for each of us through His Son.

My wish for each of you reading this is that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and that you can relax for just a short time and look at what God has done for you. That is what I plan to do. I know that God deserves all the glory and praise for all that He has done for me both now and for what He will do in the future.