As I woke up this morning, I thought to myself, "This has been one crazy year." (in a good way of course!!) I am definitely not the person I was last Thanksgiving. So much has happened since then that I have to give thanks for! First of all, words cannot describe how thankful I am for my gracious Father in Heaven. He met me on that wide road to destruction and delivered me from a wasted life. Everyday I am in awe of His redeeming love. He took me, broken and filthy, and cleaned me up, and I am eternally grateful for such grace and love!!!! Of course I'm thankful for my family as well. I'm so blessed to have such wonderful parents who support me in everything I do. I know there are plenty of times I take them for granted, but I really do appreciate all that they do for me. My sister, who is truly my best friend, is also such a blessing in my life. She is growing up so fast and becoming an amazing young woman of God!!!! I know she has touched so many lives through that sweet spirit of hers, because she has definitely touched mine. I am also thankful for all of my precious friends. Without their encouragement, I probably would not be where I am today. I cannot stress how important it is to fellowship with other believers. It has changed my walk with Christ. Times where I wanted to give up or times where I became complacent, my friends were there to advise, encourage, and pray for me. I also thank God for all the new people entering into my life everyday. I know every person I meet are placed in my life for a reason. Although I do not know what that reason may be, I am thankful for the influences I may have on their life or they may have on mine. As you can see, I am so very blessed and have so much to be thankful for. I hope every one of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today, I encourage you to reflect on everything and everyone you should be thankful for. Even things that may not seem to be blessings remember this quote: "Every good poised to bless us, and every evil arrayed against us, will in the end help us boast only in the cross."
“Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.” -Psalm 136:2
Now Thanksgiving is not the only time we should give thanks. We should be thankful everyday in every situation. Watch Joyce Meyer's video on a Thankful Attitude:
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