Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving '09


It has really been a hectic week; and now that work is done, I can actually pause to think about Thanksgiving.   I truly have a lot to be thankful for.   As I look at the plight of the world around me, I am amazed at all the God has blessed me with.  He is truly gracious!

Also, I'm glad I was able to do most of my preparations beforehand, having already decorated, cleaned house over the weekend, plan the menu, and shop for groceries.   I just have to marinate the turkey tonight.  Tomorrow, I'm planning to make roast turkey with vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin bread, asparagus, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, italian potatoes, and rolls.   Just being able to have such a meal makes me grateful in these economic times, and with so many in need around the world.  I truly am thankful!

Over the weekend, I watched Hotel Rwanda.  How devastating it must have been for the Tutsis to live through or to die in the genocide by the Hutus.   I can't even imagine how horrible that must have been.  That is a display of human depravity and our fallen sinful nature.   I praise Christ for giving us victory over sin!

Sunday, I wrapped up my last Bible Study series; and the class will be on break the rest of the year.   I am grateful for all the people in the class; and all the love and encouragement from them!

Work has been crazy.  I've been working about 15 hour days the last few days; fighting escalation fires.  Yet, I was able to see God at work in the midst of the circumstances; and I have peace and joy despite the stress.  This brings to mind Philippians 4:6-7:  "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Praise God!

I thank HIM, I praise HIM, I love HIM.  Amen!

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