Walking with a Thankful Heart

Happy Thanksgiving

In our busy world, it is not often that we actually take time to stop and smell the roses, er, coffee. And yet, when we do pause for a moment, we can easily see that we are incredibly blessed. God has been so good to us.

Family

• God has blessed me with a fantastic wife. Bec has been a wonderful helpmeet over the years, assisting around the home and in the ministry.

• God has graciously given us three wonderful kids: Justin, Brianna, and Josie. It has been fun to watch each of them grow this past year as Justin finished college and began a career in IT, Brie continued in college, and Josie began preschool.

• I have been blessed with super parents (and in-laws). They are tremendous examples of godliness. God has provided me with parents that live their Christianity and exhibit Christlikeness as they live each day. 

• And then I think of my brother and sisters. While this has indeed been a challenging year for all of us, it is encouraging to see how God has blessed and continues to bless. We all have faced different challenges, but He has shown Himself faithful as He met/meets needs.

Job

• While not what I expected to be doing, God has provided a job that continues to pay the bills and meet the needs of the family. By the way, I abhor www.chewy.com.

Church

• We have been blessed to be a part of Cedar Hill Baptist Church in Dillsburg, PA for the past year. I have had to opportunity to teach Sunday School as a part of a rotation of teachers, so that was enjoyable.

Home

• God has graciously given us a great home. It is not only sufficient for our needs, but exceeds them. It is more than we could expect.

Provision and Protection

• The family has been blessed with good health over the year. While there have been the occasional sniffles and sneezes, we have had good health over the year. We deal with aches and pains (maybe, FedEx has something to do with that), but overall good health. As we drive, work, and play, God has protected us from serious harm and injury.

• God has met each need that we have. We may not have an abundance of cash in the bank, but the bills are paid and their is food in the cupboard.

There is so much more that could be stated, but you get the idea. Our God is great and wonderful and He continues to demonstrate His goodness to us. Let us continue to be thankful in all that we do.