“Enter His gates with thanksgivingand His courts with praise.Give thanks to Him and bless His name”. Psalm 100:4

It is easy to get into the habit of rushing into God’s throne room to tell Him all about what is grabbing at your heart and mind now, without first beginning with Thanksgiving. I have found this to be true in my own life. This morning, I felt like the Spirit tapped me on the shoulder and reminded me, “start with giving thanks.” I took that to heart and began thinking about what it is I should thank God for. My husband Bill has encouraged me (especially on those days it is hard to know what to be thankful for) to ask God. So, today that is what I did and here is my list.

Father, thank you for:

1. Strength to do the things I have to do, and don’t really want to.

2. The way You are taking care of all the loose ends in my life.

3. Taking care of the things around me that frankly, look impossible from where I stand. I know that with You, all things are possible.

4. Thank You for Your abiding presence in every season of my life.

5. Today I am thankful that You know what I need even before I ask.

6. My family and friends who make my life richer every day.

7. My grandchildren. They light up my life in so many ways.

8.. Thank You for the Fall and the beauty in it and new opportunities each season brings.

9. For books! I love to read, and Fall is a great season to read!!

10. Thank You Father, this list is not complete because You have given me so much to be thankful for. It could be SO LONG!

Dear Father,

You are faithful in every season and thanksgiving needs to be in my life every day. I thank You for this important reminder. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit that speaks and leads us.

In Jesus Name,

Amen