"Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the
nations what he has done." 1 Chronicles 16:8
I love this season of thankfulness that is in the air. It is Novemeber hooray! I must say with the holidays being right around the corner I love the weather it brings :-) I am so thankful for the cool weather. I like summer too mainly because we can enjoy the outdoors-hiking, swimming, playing at the park, sports, vacation etc, but there is something about being indoors with your family, watching holiday movies, eating Mommas (that's me!) homemade soup that makes me smile from ear to ear. Oh! Let's not forget the hot choclate! I love me some choclate! I know you do too ;-)
So as Thanksgiving approaches I am looking forward to many things. Number one of course is Thanksgiving Day-I love the atmosphere, the feeling of happy hearts and of course the food, ha. Anyone who knows me knows I love to eat. I've recently started this diet (not like a crazy one where I quit eating meat or anything) I just want to be toned :-) nothing wrong with that right? BUT whats killing me is not drinking my calories! I love Dr.Pepper and love sweet tea, not gonna lie I cheat...umm...a lot haha (what? Just being honest) But seriously it's the hardest thing ever. I can do without my donuts, breakfast burritos, white bread and everything I read I'm not suppose to eat a lot of, but asking me to not drink my sweet tea or soda is like asking me not to breathe! Haha, no it's not that bad, but you get my point. ITS HARD. My husband is a great help. He supports me and gets onto me when he sees me eating something I'm not suppose to. Like the other morning I woke up and for some reason Adalie was eating Doritos in bed the night before, and well I woke up and saw the bag...well I just grabbed one thought eh, I'll just have one, but then one turned into 2 and 2 turned into 10. Stephen was like, "Baby seriously it's 8 am?!" and there I am right about to put another chip it my mouth...talk about ruining my breakfast haha- but anyways I like that he holds me accountable for little things like that. He's so wonderful.
Wow, I got way off subject-reason behind all that was to say my hard work will pay off cause on that wonderful Thanksgiving Day I'm gonna dig into my dinner by golly! haha, I'm sick of small meals, bring on that turkey, mashed tators, stuffing, biscuits, and all the rest of the goods! Man I'm making myself hungry. There is one sad thing about the holidays, Thanksgiving & Christmas are a burden to many families that don't have what some people take for granted. I am one of those people that are so thankful that in prayer I thank God for our cars, our health, for having all my limbs etc..think i'm crazy? You take away a hand and see if you don't wish you had it back. I value the small things because i've experienced loss in my life. I know what it's like to have something and not value it, then next thing I know it's gone and I'm kicking myself for having taken it for granted. I'm still guilty in some areas because i'm not perfect, but the point of my love note today is to encourage us all to be thankful at all times, in all areas, and for all things God has blessed us with. My heart breaks for those who aren't able to provide a nice meal for their families on Thanksgiving or give their children, family or friends a gift for Christmas, even though that it not what Christmas is about I know society has made it seem that way and it affects people. I'm thankful for food drives, I'm thankful for volunteers who will feed the homeless and sacrifice their day to love on the unfortunate. Talk about showing the love of Christ. I want to be apart of that one year.
Lets all strive to be thankful for everything in our lives from here on out i'm going to dedicate myself even more to appreciate it all. Good and bad-God is good and turns what the devil meant for bad into good, so yes I am thankful for the hard times. Glory to my King Jesus.
Lord, above everything I am beyond thankful for your mercy, your grace & your undying love-I am thankful for what you did at Calvary even though it breaks my heart to know what you went through for your people I am thankful because one day I'll be able to see your beautiful splendor. God I'm so very thankful for all you've done for me and my family whether it was big or small, I am thankful because it is YOU who gives us life, health, success, financial freedom and joy! I love you Father, forever and ever.
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