“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. For His lovingkindness is everlasting.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NASB) YouTube - Don Moen-Give Thanks This Thanksgiving morning I will wake up thankful. Not because my life is perfect and I have everything I could want or need, but because I’ve decided to take the time to count my blessings and give thanks to God. • I’ll be thankful my husband and I are off work today, and that we have work to return to. • I’ll be thankful my grandchildren are able to enjoy a day of play at home, and thankful they have days of learning ahead that will help shape them into who God intends them to be. I’ll select one of several Bibles on my shelf. I’ll be thankful for the Word of God I am able to freely read, distribute and teach in this country. Mostly likely, I’ll do as I did last year and put on a CD of hymns sung by one of my favorites. • I’ll be thankful for the various friends in my life — both far and near — who enrich me, challenge me, lend me their ear, pray for me and make me laugh. And I’ll be especially grateful for the friendship of God. • I’ll also be thankful for the blessing of music and its ability to lift my mood, touch my heart, energize my body and connect my soul to an eternal God. Thankfully I feel the music in my heart and soul at some really hard and trying times.. • I’ll thank God for giving us some trees that stay green all year long despite the cold weather. • I will thank Him for giving us the day and the night, and the stars that twinkle in the sky. I will also be grateful for the Light of the World and the eternal life that He brings, represented by the evergreens in our holiday decorations. Help us all to remember the true meaning and reason for the "Christ"mas season. Soon it will be time to start cooking the Thanksgiving meal. In my home that will be turkey, stuffing, sweet cranberry fruit salad, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy. Oh, and apple and pumpkin pies. • I’ll be thankful for God’s provision of food — including being thankful for the farmers and ranchers, truckers and grocers. • I’ll remember contributing to a local church’s Thanksgiving ministry for those less fortunate, and I’ll be thankful for the people who act as the hands and feet of Christ in ministry — they inspire me. • I’ll be thankful for this beautiful planet teeming with life and flowing with water that God entrusted to humankind to steward. And I’ll look forward to the day when I, like the writer of the book of Revelation, see a new earth recreated by God, free of Satan’s influence. Amen?More family members will join us and we will gather around my kitchen table to eat. On this evening, we will set aside any differences as we laugh together, talk together, pray together and eat together. • I’ll be thankful for the bond of family — that there are people who know me fully, and love me anyway. And I’ll be grateful for the family of God to which I am bonded through Christ. After dinner we’ll watch a special movie, with the grand kids, while their parents are trying to "meet Santa at the mall". Then I’ll sit and reflect on the day. I will ask God to show me any blessings I missed or failed to count, because I’m convinced each one of us has more to be thankful for than we ever notice. Today, let’s purpose to notice, and to be grateful. I am grateful for the soldiers that are protecting our country.. and in harms way, away from their families and friends and their normal life..God bless and protect each and every one of them please and bring them safely and quickly back home.. God, please guide our leaders... they seem so lost from You, and their abilities to see what is really needed and important.. Lead and guide them, please and thank You! Dear Lord, thank You for the blessings You have bestowed — help me notice them. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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bet that made you smile, didn't it?? GOOD LUCK HUNTING CHRIS WE LOVE YOU!
All Things Bright And Beautiful - YouTube
Chris came up today and done a little hunting.. I am surprised, but not disappointed that Norman Jr didn't go hunting also... Finally I think he realizes that climbing around here and there is just "for the younger generation" LOL I pray and am thankful for their safety.. Chris does so much traveling for work.. (and I am praying that this new shift they will have him on don't last long.. he will be on the road at such odd times : (.. So therefore, I will be praying even more for his safety. And praying for his safety "and luck" for him hunting! ... Thankful for our jobs, thankful that NJ has a good job now, and praying that Jeff will get a good job!
NATHAN AND ABIGAIL ARE SPENDING THE EVENING AND NIGHT WITH US.. SO THEIR PARENTS CAN HELP "SANTA" MAKE A FEW WONDERFUL PURCHASES TONIGHT AND IN THE EARLY MORNING... WE GOT US A SPECIAL MOVIE TO WATCH (after the parents are gone) LOL ... but I am sure that we will share it with them also.. LOL
LOTS OF COOKING TO DO.. BUT I WILL BE COOKING FOR MANY, MANY LESS THAN I USUALLY HELP PREPARE AND COOK FOR : ) ... I APPRECIATE MY JOB, and do my very best... AND I APPRECIATE THE ABILITY TO COOK AND SHARE WITH FAMILY.. THANKS GOD FOR THE GROCERIES TO COOK.. MAY THEY BE A NURISHMENT TO OUR FAMILY AND THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE AND CLOSENESS...
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So thankful for God/ family/friends/ love/ health/ safety/ inner peace/ happiness/ and all the many other things that come to mind... home/ work/ transportation to and fro/out little critters : ) and just absolutely EVERYTHING
I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO SAY IT ENOUGH! MY HEART IS FULL OF GRATITUDE!
YouTube - Michael W. Smith - Above All (With Lyrics)
God's Harvest of Peace and Love - At a time when all the things we're grateful for turn our hearts to God, may the harvest of His peace and love abide in your home and bless your life. Thinking of You at Thanksgiving The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. Numbers 6:24
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PRAYING DAILY FOR YOU AND YOURS, GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU
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