Today we set aside our normal routines and daily activities to give thanks…

I wish I had this mindset everyday, looking at everything that that takes place around me, seeing things through a "thankful heart" Living in a world that is fallen and feeling the effects of that daily, I am truly enjoying this day, it brings me to the place of love, and joy… Being with family, the smell of fresh pie, the air crisp and clean, I breathe deep to take in everything. The feeling I have today… that feeling that everything seems ok! Today I am grateful. I don't want to live this one day a year. The things that are important and the people we love, the gratitude we have for our Savior and the love that is shared between family and friends. I was looking back over this past year, the places I went and where the Lord met me, the hardships and the trials seem small in comparison to what God has done in my heart. The closeness that I enjoy with Jesus seems to melt away the fears and the questions that I so often would ask.

Today I lift my hands to a God that is worthy; I sing praise to His name and exalt His name above every name. I want to lie at His feet and just take a breath… Not thinking about all that is happening around me, just breathe, I love that He meets us where we are, I love that He rejoices with us and feels the pain that we feel. Today I worship a God that is personal and good, but today will go and tomorrow will have trials of its own… I will continue lifting thanksgiving and praise, He is the giver of life and I want my life to be a reflection of His love and grace to those around me, the people I come in contact with daily… Not just my close friends and family, but the women behind the counter, the little girl that feels left out, to the person who just needs a smile, a hug… Isn't it amazing that even in our weakness and sinfulness we are we are called to be like Him? Thank you God for being personal and real… I am grateful for each of you as well! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!