In Everything Give Thanks

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." ~1 Chronicles 16:34

Today is a bittersweet day, looking back on years of tradition and knowing that even though many of the motions were the same, the traditions are different now...and will change again. Recently as I was driving, thinking about all I've learned in the word and through Him, I was reminded of several verses of thanksgiving...being grateful for trials, being thankful in all circumstances, etc. I started to laugh as I felt the Lord nudge me and whisper "Well, I guess you sure have a lot to be thankful for!!" I am learning why I am supposed to be glad for hard times, for troubles, and for loss. It all brings me closer in faith, to Him, to my loved ones, to my soul. Even though I hope to never experience a year like this AGAIN, I am thankful, especially today, for God's joy, patience, persistence, His grace, and His love which "endures forever."

Thanksgiving blessings to all!

Season of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving blessings! :)

In honor of this Thanksgiving weekend I am simply going to recount my blessings here:

1. My dear husband
2. Stable, and mostly fun job
3. Loving and supportive family
4. Thoughtful friends
5. Almost a year in our first home
6. Silly puppy
7. 10 pounds lost and counting
8. God's love and mercy
9. Renewed interest in cooking and menu planning
10. Awareness of the small blessings, and hope for future blessings.

I hope your Thanksgiving revealed the things you are grateful for in plenty. Feel free to post the things you gave thanks for this weekend.