This past week has been crazy. Sickness attacked my house – and I spent a lot of time cooped up- doors closed, shades drawn. Early in the week we had fevers, head colds and a stomach virus – whew! It was rough. And it was dark. I found myself a bit sleepless at night time and very weary during the daytime. At one point I found myself conducting our learning from the couch.
Somewhere in the middle of trying to get better, my heart took an ungrateful dip. Here, this close to our Thanksgiving season beginning, I could not see my blessings staring me in the face. But I found the right medicine for what was ailing me.
I stood on the deck of my in-law’s home after dinner. watching. My father in-law, Johnny got out his lawn tractor with the wagon hitched up- and my children rode and rode and laughed and rode some more. My husband snapped photos while I looked on the scene. Slowly it began to happen… the fresh evening air… my children’s laughter… God’s goodness swirling all around me. My heart began to warm in His presence. His love for me, shown in tangible ways, restoring my soul like a healing balm – right there in the back yard.
Why am I so surprised to find healing for my body and soul when I reclaim my heart with gratefulness?
We begin to celebrate the Thanksgiving season this weekend – from Canadian Thanksgiving in October to American Thanksgiving in November. There is no better time to rehearse over and over again God’s goodness to us, cultivating the strength and health of a grateful heart. And that is just what I intend to do! For me and for my family!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
AMEN
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