It has been a while since I last wrote on this blog (because of my lack of tech skills somehow I was not able to get to my blog site - tried every sequence and nothing worked so I say, "thank you Lord, for you work out all things for good." Romans 8:28) But today, somehow, I was able to log on. (Deirdre), the one who set up this account for me, would be pleased to know that I was able to finally figure it out - if only I can remember the sequences...
Today is Thanksgiving day, a holiday, as one of my previous Pastors (Tom) would say was his favorite holiday because it is the only holiday that has not been totally secularized, although recently I have been hearing more people call the holiday "Turkey Thursday". It is a day in which we as a nation give thanks and in giving thanks we bare as a people a virtue that will go on forever because, for those who love Him, we will forever give Jesus our thanks for saving us (Phil. 2:9-11) and conforming us to His Holy image (1 Pet. 1:14-16).
Today is a day that the Reddings especially give thanks, for a year ago I had just gone through cancer surgery and was in NYC with my family (Lynda, Bethany, Kenny, Meredith and Alex.) We had a thanksgiving meal at a restaurant (Luka's) just 2-3 blocks from hospital. What a wonderful meal the Lord provided that day through the people (Jose and waitress from Poland) who worked at that cozy restaurant.
A whole year and what a year. Too much to say in a short space as this. God is gracious and mighty and continues to do amazing things day in and day out. So today, I want to declare it "Thank Jesus" day. He deserves all the glory and to Him all praise. He is so worthy. As I go through my greetings today, I want to remind myself where our thanks is going today as well as any and every day.
Thank Jesus for the breath that He has given us to breath today.
Thank Jesus for the food that He has provided for us to eat today.
Thank Jesus for the family and friends that surround us today.
Thank Jesus for the health and strength that He sustains us with today.
Thank Jesus for the new life that He has imparted to us today.
Thank Jesus for the way He does work out all things for good and for the Father's glory today.
Thank Jesus for the joy we experience knowing that He is with us where ever we go today.
Thank Jesus for the Holy Spirit who continues to remind us, teach us and convicts us through His word today.
Than Jesus for His soon return for us, His bride, His people, His church.
Thank Jesus...
"I love you Jesus and am truly thankful and grateful for YOU. You are my strength, my song, my life, my all. You have saved me and all those who have called on your name as You promised in Romans 10:13. Words fall so short in our gratitude for all that You have done, are doing and will do. To You be glory and honor and blessings forever, Amen."
