I am grateful for the new day and all of the freshness that comes with it. Regardless of how tired or worn I am at the end of the day or how many mistakes I've made, I know the morning brings mercy and a fresh start.

The Lord’s lovingkindnesses [a]indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23..

What are you grateful for?

Today I am grateful for all that I have and the time (unknown) that I have left to enjoy. Our days are numbered but none of us knows that number. So today – I choose to give it all I’ve got…. To shine bright, dream big and be honest in kindness and love.

I grew up in a family that camped on vacation. Memories, lessons and times that were very dear to me and have served me well throughout my life. My sister and I had a habit of running ahead on the trails to find the next new and exciting sight to behold, whether it was a babbling brook, a banana slug, or a cool big rock to climb and sit upon. Every moment held excitement and that bottled up energy inside so full of life. Every once in a while, however, I would have the great “luck” to have a snake meander across the path separating me from the rest. (I’m not so much into snakes.) One time a train was coming – my family had said – just jump over it – but I had visions of the snake jumping up and biting me as I jumped across… so I froze. My father came and I jumped toward him as he held his hand out to me.

There has always been safety in my father’s grasp or embrace. As times come that loom in front of us as “a snake” we must remember that our Heavenly Father’s grasp is there. His hand extended – His arms open saying – “jump, I’ll catch you.” In that leap of faith – we are free to live – to dream – to love all of those around us as we are called to do in this life.

So today – jump, leap and run arms wide open into life and live this new day – running ahead, smiling, giggling, looking for the new and exciting sights along the way.
...that they may be perfected [g]in unity, so that the world may [h]know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me. John 17:23b

I am so grateful for technology and how it brings together - makes easy - getting in touch and staying in touch of friends and family.

Love to you all today!

Today – I am grateful for a loving God who will never leave me – doubt me – disappoint or discourage, but Who encourages me to be strong and take courage – to not fear or be afraid for…..

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:7-9

Today I give thanks for the changing weather; cool mornings and sunny beautiful days. The birds are singing with gratitude as well and I smile. Enjoy, my friends.

Give thanks to the LORD for He is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1. 

(Photo credit: Kirk Strutz)

Today – I am grateful for a loving God who will never leave me – doubt me – disappoint or discourage, but Who encourages me to be strong and take courage – to not fear or be afraid for…..

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:7-9

Thankful Day One

Wow!! The first day of November already and I have so many things I wanted to have done by now.  I awake grateful for the crisp weather with a list a mile long of things to be accomplished.  Run out the door already having made two return trips upstairs for forgotten items and remembering a third and can’t go back again or I’ll be late.  I get in the car, check my route via google, finding it clear, and head out.

In the midst of it all there is so much to be thankful for.  You see, I arose from a warm bed having been embraced by a snuggly husband.  I had a large selection of clothing to choose from, hot water for a shower and a warm, safe, comfortable home from which I departed into a reliable, comfortable car to make my way to work.  I am so very fortunate; so very blessed, and these were but a few of the blessings in my life.  I continued my trek to work in a spirit of blessing for others and arrived at my job wondering how I might bless others throughout my day.

What are you grateful for today?

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)