Thankfulness

I only need to look at the calendar or listen to the radio to turn my thoughts to the approaching holiday. I always loved Thanksgiving. What's not to love with a fantastic meal and less stress than the hustle and bustle of Christmas. Everyone talks about all the things they are thankful for and we try to model for our kids the importance of being thankful for everything we have; our abundance, health, home, etc. The older I get, my thankfulness changes. Not that I'm not thankful for all the things mentioned here, but maybe it's age that changes perspective. During a recent trip to my small hometown to bury my mother, I saw family I hadn't seen in forty years and special friends I've had for over fifty-five years! I realized how thankful I was to still have all of them; that each one is irreplaceable and filled my heart to overflowing. Imagine how much our Lord loves us. We love with a human heart and He IS love! He loves us so that we have love to pass around...whether to our family, students, or friends. He IS love so we HAVE love. I'm thankful His pure love depends on nothing I do but solely on His mercy and grace. His mercy, grace, and love. Now there are reasons to be grateful. Have a happy Thanksgiving; blessed by the Lord and highly favored.
Barb