This is Thanksgiving week. I am looking forward to celebrating God’s goodness with friends and family. Last week on Sunday morning I was reminded of all the ways that God has blessed me. In case you missed last Sunday’s, I’ll post the list again at the bottom…
However – in an unusual turn of ideas – I thought I would ask- just in case there is anyone out there reading this – Will you celebrate with me? No, I’m not inviting you to my Thanksgiving dinner. so sorry. Only a very few fortunate people will get to try my “to die for” chocolate pecan pie… But – I would love it if any time this week you would simply respond in the comment portion of the blog one thing that you are truly thankful for.
I can’t think of a better way to kick off Thanksgiving week (in blogging world) than for each of us to turn our hearts to Him in gratefulness.
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I am thankful :
*for a wonderful, incredibly talented, loving, mind-reading husband – who also happens to be good at doing laundry.
*for three beautiful children who remind me of God’s love on a daily basis.
*for parents (and in laws too) who regularly and lovingly invest in our family.
*for a family tree that has the rich soil of God’s grace at its roots and the fruit of His Spirit blooming from the branches.
*for my home and everything earthly that I could possibly need, provided by my generous Heavenly Father.
*for the gift of music that has permeated my life and my home my entire 35 years – there is no joy like it.
*for the power of forgiveness and restoration that has been demonstrated to me by those who know me best and still love me. (especially my sister…)
*for friendships near and far that on many days are a life line for my sanity and proper behavior…
*for an english teacher, who a long time ago taught me the value of good grammar and made me memorize a large portion of Romans 6. I was forever changed.
*for a great grandmother who lived a life unlike anyone else I know, and instilled in me the love of poetry, laughter, and big gaudy jewelry (a la Miss Leila).
*for the hope of Eternal Life, extravagantly purchased by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
daily portion 
I am thankful for a loving God who sometimes gives us our WANTS – and even better yet, sometimes He gives them to us before we know that we want them!
I am thankful for time together. My husband thanks God for this every night at dinner. At first, it irritated me that he seemingly prayed the same prayer every night. Then, one evening, I too was thankful for dinner time with him. From then on, I silently thanked God for that time together-a time to nourish our bodies and our spirits together. We live in a world that spins by so quickly. Every moment with a friend or loved one is a blessing and I am grateful for them.
I am thankful for God’s faithfulness and how He continually surprises me with newness: of life (yeah for grandchildren!), of new and old friends and with His goodness to me.
For good friends, a warm home, and food whenever we want it.
I am thankful for a loving Father who woos me with blessings that I don’t deserve and reminds me of how much He cares about me. I could never have imagined a son matched more perfectly in personality with my husband and I. He is a true joy that we are very grateful for this Thanksgiving.
For a loving heavenly Father who keeps on loving me despite my every day failures and who continually provides for my every need. I am also thankful for my family and friends.
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