Psalm 57: 9-11
I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to You among the nations.
For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens
And Your truth to the clouds.
Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
Let Your glory be above all the earth.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!!
A lot has happened in my life recently that does not inspire a lot of natural Thankfulness. I could make a list… But I think I’ll just say that I have suffered a lot of loss over the past two years. Loss that has caused me to feel some deep pain and ask some hard questions about my life and where it is going. More than ever before, I have been tempted to adopt an ungrateful attitude this year as the Holidays approach.
A friend of mine posted in her status on Facebook that she was going to post something she was thankful for every day in November. And this really inspired me!! I was feeling sort of empty and deprived when I read this post. So, I was a little bit surprised at how much fun it was coming up with things to be thankful for. I haven’t posted something every single day, but I have accumulated quite a list of things I am thankful for.
… all my basic needs are met
… weekends, Friday, AND PAYDAY!!! woo-hoo for payday!!!
… the LOVE OF GOD which is beyond comprehension!!!
Oh the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast unmeasured, boundless, free!!
… the simple pleasure of a nice dinner
My current favorite dinner: Ribeye steak, green beans, (Danish) bleu cheese salad (with tomatoes and red onion). Here is a picture of the main course, as served by Outback Steakhouse.
… to be seeing a friend I haven’t seen for years
… that there are no personal injuries involved when computers (and networks) go down!! I’m so glad that it is merely annoying…
… the veterans who have defended my freedom!! Thank You!!
… the people who love me and pray for me
… my brother and sister in law and all their extended famiy, who welcome me into their hearts and homes and at their Holiday tables
… my temporary home within a family member’s home. It has been a great convenience living so close to work during my last 2 years working at this job. (I’m losing my job on December 30.)
… Facebook, and all the friends I have found and reconnected with
… my Sunday School class, and the wonderful friends I have made there over the past 25 years!! I’m am thankful for each and every one of you. It is an honor to worship with you and share the journey!!
… MY MOTORCYCLE (a Suzuki Burgman 400 Scooter)
I love being a biker.
It’s so cool riding around all the cars in the driveway
Right into the garage
… Suze Orman’s MyFICO Score Kit. I’m going to review my credit reports and get my financial records in order, so my credit score will be as good as possible while I’m unemployed. “A good name is to be more desired than great riches, Favor is better than silver and gold.” Proverbs. 22:1
… that Amazon has released Kindle for PC. A free program to download so I can buy and read kindle books on my laptop without buying the Kindle device for $250!!! I love e-books. And audio books. I listen to A LOT of audio books!
… the Savior who redeemed my soul, perfector of my faith, and King of Kings, Jesus
… my comforter and confidant, the Holy Spirit
… Almighty God, Creator and Owner of all things, and Giver of LIFE!
I can’t read this list without becoming thankful.
I who am suffering loss, am full. I am rich. My heart overflows with thanks and praise to the One who loves me. To the One who does mighty wonders. The One who meets our hopes and fears with Life Giving Love. The One in whose presence all mortal flesh keeps silent.
Glory to God in the highest!
Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
~1 Chronicles 16:8-9
May God grant you a heart of wisdom!
Worship by Numbers
Ramona Denton
The beginning of men’s rebellion against God was, and is, the lack of a thankful heart.
~Francis Schaeffer


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