Give thanks

Tomorrow is thanksgiving! Lots of things to be thankful for this year, as every year. 

This year though... It's different. 

I cannot put my thankfulness into my own words, but Paul does a pretty good job in 1 Corinthians. Verse 4, "I always thank my God for you because of His grace given you in Jesus Christ."

He also tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ."

Just give thanks. No matter what. Even if it seems bad, God is blessing you, so give thanks! 

It's that simple- GIVE THANKS. 

Quote - yann martel

Love is hard to believe, ask any lover. Life is hard to believe, ask any scientist. God is hard to believe, ask any believer. What is your problem with hard to believe?

That time of year

its just that time. changing color. changing weather. change. every autumn God's beauty through his creations never cease to amaze me. There's no doubt in my mind that his kingdom has not come to earth. He is here with us. We just have to be there with him.


Presence. Thats what its all about. Yea when attendance is taken we can say "here", but are we really there. Its all about diving into the moment and seeking out joy. Its about change.

Everyday I pray that I can change to be more like my heavenly father. I pray that our society can change from this road toward corruption to a path of peace. I pray that all eyes will be changed and we can see what Jesus's continues to see.

Thats why this time of year, fall, is special to me. Around me the change is everywhere but in me thats where the work needs to be done.

Everyday I walk outside and am encouraged when I see the change of each day, even if its the tiniest thing. Really we are pretty tiny ourselves in comparison to this world, so there is no reason why we cant change.



2 Corinthians 3:18 

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.


Food for thought. Come and eat with me.

Time.

What is time?

It is measured in various units, but what if it didn't exist? 

There would be no rush, we would not be late. There would be no stress, nor any due dates. 

We would have time to breathe. And take off this fake decorative "happy" wreathe. I wouldn't feel so behind. Because there would be no crunch for the climb. 

God created the heavens and the earth, all creatures here below, the seasons even the whitest of snow. He did all of this on a timely matter, yet he took one entire day to rest and recover. For us, that does not seem to exist and is pushed under the covers. He was in no hurry for he knew what to do and what was to come. Only if we trusted him, fully, would his kingdom finally come....   

What Lines...?

ALWAYS be last in line.

because you are DIVINE.



Whether literal or metaphorical lines, as Christians we are called to be last. Dead last. Jesus put others before himself. However, we put ourselves before others due to our sinful human nature. Lets live up to what our lips say by our actions. Be the example of selflessness to our peers, family, friends, etc.

We are undeserving, why should we go first anyway?

Jesus is the Son of God, and yet he always placed himself below others.

We are all God's children, therefore lets place ourselves below others.

love.

The times I sin, they seem to pinch my skin.

The times you forgive, that gives me a reason to live.

You are love.

My white dove.



God, I just cannot comprehend.

How you can take someone like me and love me like no other friend.


I cannot measure...you.

I have tried, but always seem to fall through.

It doesn't seem to add up.

How do you ALWAYS overfill my cup?


Why are sinners like me, worth your time?

I mean to humans, I will never be considered prime.


But that does not matter.

I am worth more than gossip and cruel chatter.


Because I am loved. Not by someone who to even care, has to be shoved.

But by my Savior, our Creator, my heavenly Father.

I am your daughter. Here and forever after.




Unintentionally, I deny your love for others, because they seem, like actors.

We are all under your umbrella of love, sheltered by grace, forever in our happy place.


My actions I regret, but will never forget.

But you still love me, this I feel, this I know, and I will never let go.



You are love, the purest form from above.

It is undeniable, because you have made me capable.



Forever I am grateful.

For it is said. When He rose from the dead.