Inspirations

 As I think about the things for which I am Thankful.  I want to say, "Thank you, God, for the family that God has blessed me with.    God blessed me with a husband that fills in the gaps in my personality.   I can not imagine my life without him.  So glad you blessed me with him, God. God also blessed me with amazing children each with unique personalities and likes and loves, but I could not imagine my life without them. God has also blessed me with some sisters in Christ.   You have taught me many things, over the years. We encourage each other in our faith.   Share coffee and dreams disappointments and struggles.  But often, we just love each other. You are the friends I needed but was afraid to ask for. There are so many others, my church family. What would I do without you? You loved me first. And friends that though separated by miles are near to my heart. I love you all and I thank God for all of you.

  As we draw closer to Thanksgiving, I want to thank God for reminders.    The fact is that we all need reminders,  from time to time,  to help us stay focused.   Thanksgiving serves as a yearly reminder that we have much to be thankful for.  It is incredibly easy to take many of the blessings of God for granted.   We forget to cultivate a thankful heart.   So at least during the Thanksgiving season, we are reminded to be thankful for what we enjoy.   I know a couple of friends that write down things they are thankful for each day.   Perhaps it's not a bad idea especially if it allows us to remember what God has done for us.   God wants us to remember his blessings.   So while we need to be thankful each day,   Thank you, God, that once a year we can devote a day  to give thanks for all the blessings you have lavished on us.