I woke up early this morning.† The world is drenched in rain.† We have had no rain for over 6 weeks and now there is a flood.† Feast or famineÖthat always seems to be the way.
I donít usually do a ìThankfulî post.† Not that I donít have so much to be thankful for, just that in my busy life I rarely have a chance to get my thoughts together and post.
As I read Theresaís post at RedOakLane I realized TODAY is the perfect day for this.† Today when I am in tears and worried about money and how I will pay my bills and when our next job will start and how I will do everything I have to do with hardly any moneyÖ
Today is the perfect day.
- I am thankful for Godís perfect Grace.† As I prayed this morning, I tried to let it all go, let it go to a God that knows every crevice of me, that has my best interests at heart, one who has ëgot thisí.
- I am thankful for a child that means more to me than I could ever imagine.† Who delights me, cracks me up, hugs me a million times a day, dances and sings her way through every day, drives me crazy at times and has gotten me through some of the darkest days of my life after my Mother died.† I am so honored and blessed to be her Mother.
- I am thankful for friends, email friends, blog friends, my dear friends, near and far. For laughter and tears and understanding.
- I am thankful for the rain, beating down on a parched yard and town.† Green is popping up everywhere, life begins anew.
- I am thankful for a dog, who loves us unconditionally.† Even when we are too tired to play or donít want to sleep with him in the bed and push him to the floor.
- †††† I am thankful for my job; no it isnít the most reliable job in the world but it allows† me, as a single Mom, to stay home and homeschool Keilee.
I do not always understand Godís plan for me, but I choose to trust completely, even when itís hard because where in the world is the glory in ‘easy’?
Karen
ìReflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.î ~ Charles Dickens
ìDo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.î ~ Philippians 4:6
Linking up with Theresa at Red Oak Lane.
Being unsure of money is such a stressful place to be. Being thankful for what is wonderful in your life is such a great way to combat that stress. I know it’ll all work out for you!
Every week you make me thankful for the things I have in my life. By writing these thankful posts you are paying it forward and you don’t even know it.
This is a beautiful list Karen! I am so sorry that things are rough right now…remembering all there is to be grateful for, though, and praying…that’s the way to get through. Big hugs!!
Beautiful, Karen! I love Phil. 4:6. God hears and answers our prayers:)
I’m so thankful that you linked up today.
I will be praying that things look up for you fast.
So sorry that things are tough at the moment. Hoping and praying that everything improves quickly.
Blessings
Diane
Thank you for linking up.
I will pray for you, sweet friend. I know He will find a way to help you through…He always does.
“I do not always understand Godís plan for me, but I choose to trust completely, even when itís hard because where in the world is the glory in ëeasyí?” I love this-so true!!
It is really at times like these that all we can do is get down on our knees and pray. We are so lucky to have that.
Praise God, friend! Thanksgiving is one of the best things we can give back to God. He just loves it. 😀