I have to reflect on Thanksgiving. I've had a bah humbug attitude most of the past 7 days but this morning on the way to work I had to stop and count my blessings and all that I am thankful for. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 make it clear: "16Be joyful always; 17pray continually; 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." I am amazed the more I study the life of Paul, between the main services I go to at Calvary and the Friday night service, all focus on Paul. He was in JAIL, BOUND IN CHAINS and he wrote the "happy book" (Philippians). Why shouldn't I be happy? My life isn't nearly as hard as his. :)
So... here is my thankful list:
* My family
* My health.
* My friends. You know who you are.
* That I am going through some (small) trials right now.
* That I have a place to lay my head each night to stay out of the cold.
And most importantly: That God loved ME enough to send his only Son (Christmas) to die for me (Easter).... that I will be with Him forever. And He continues to love me no matter how stupid I act. :)
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