I pray for safe travel for you and your families; time for reflection and giving thanks, and lower than normal family stress. May you have a truly blessed Thanksgiving.

This year has been filled with health and financial challenges for many families, and unfortunately, as we look to the New Year, we seem to be holding our breath waiting to see what is around the next corner.  One of my favorite verses to read during times such as these is found in James 1:2-4 -

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles comes your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So, let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, your will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

• I am thankful that I have a patient and loving God who walks with me, promising never to leave my side.  He provides everything I need and more.
• I am thankful that He never gives up on me, especially when I want to give up on Him.
• I am thankful that He provides me with opportunities to see His face through the love of friends and family.
• I am thankful and in awe of God’s goodness in the small details of my life.
• I am thankful for all of you who read my blog. You are a blessing to me with your words of encouragement.

I pray you are blessed by God’s faithfulness, love, provision, and abundance.

Happy Thanksgiving!