This last week Ive had very little optimism left to think about my yearly top ten thankful list. Luckily, Ive had many miles on the road to ponder the reason for Thanksgiving. Some say we celebrate it to give thanks for our bountiful blessings. If thats the case, this year Ive experienced all the joys of living in the land of plenty. Sadly, we all know not everyone has plenty in the land of plenty. So, is Thanksgiving more than acknowledging an abundance of food or fancy covered garages or worldly comforts? What about family? Mine means the world to me. But, what about those grieving or celebrating alone this year? Perhaps, it is about giving thanks for our accomplishments? Nah...it MUST be more than that. Thanksgiving is meant to thank God at the end of the growing season for allowing our crops to reach the point of harvest. GROWTH...thats it!!! This year Im thankful for growing more and more in love... *With others. Its easy to love family and friends. Opening my heart to love the unlovable is not an easy task. I struggle as much as I succeed but Im making progress. *With myself. I dont mean to sound egotistical but loving the imperfect, tattered and wounded part of me has allowed me to judge less and love more. Its still a chore but Im trying! *With my Savior. I trust Him, I rely on Him, I seek Him. I still falter. I still try to play God. I still sin. But, His grace covers me and makes the journey of discovering the depth, and breadth, and width of His love for me so mesmerizing. Thank you Jesus. Youre all I need. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 06:37:03 +0000
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