Day 26: Thanksgiving Day!

I have loved writing these posts each day. In doing so, I have had to force myself to look for the good. This isn't normally difficult for me, but I have had some days in November that have made it tough to say the least.

I love listening to people list what they are thankful for. Almost always, a person will mention how tough things have been, but God ..... well, BUT GOD. There really is no way to explain how God can take a dark, trying time and make something beautiful out of it. But, He does.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present

time are not worthy to be compared with

the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Romans 8:18

I am thankful for so many things today ...


** My family. God has really shown off giving me the family he has. I have parents who love me, a wonderful extended family, a husband I don't deserve and two beautiful daughters!

** My church - hands down the best one. The Spirit of the Lord is there and walking in the doors is so peaceful. My pastors preach weekly on the WORD and stand firm on it's Truth. I am so blessed to be a part of such a precious church family.

** My home. No place like it. It isn't a mansion, but it is beautiful and comfortable and filled with love.

** My Sunday School class. I love the girls in my class so much. I am jealous for them to know what a wonderful Savior we have. I am so proud of them!

** My youth group. I am honored to be able to work with the best group of kids ever put together. We all have our problems and go through some tough things, but God is glorified in their lives and I love to watch that.

** YOU! This blog community is so difficult to explain to people. I cannot thank you enough for all the sweet comments, emails and text messages from so many of you I have never met in real life. The body of Christ is amazing and He has used you in my life to extend encouragement and answered prayers! Thank you for caring about my family and reading my silly stories.

** Sanctification. God is changing me to be more like Him and at times, that process is painful. I am thankful for the process and the sweet fellowship with Him that comes out of it. He loves me so much.

** My job and Eric's job. God provides for our family in an extravagant way. I believe He has given me a job during this season of my life knowing I would need a reason to get out of bed. And, Eric's job has been a huge blessing to us and most of all he is enjoying going to work each day. I love seeing him happy.

** My friends. I do not take any of you for granted. God has knit together such different people in my life and I am thankful for each one.

** Bible Study. I am thankful for Monday nights and the joy of studying God's Word with so many other God-chasing women.

** My health.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Serve the LORD with gladness:

come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the LORD he is God:

it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,

and into his courts with praise:

be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;

and his truth endureth to all generations.

Psalm 100