words on gratitude

Church was exceptionally uplifting for me yesterday.

Being the Sunday before Thanksgiving,

the talks were centered on gratitude -and I realized

something I've been forgetting in this Thirty Days of Thanks.

I don't know how it was so easy for me to overlook -and 

honestly it humbled me. 

I was reminded that the things that 

bless our lives come from God. 

I felt his love for me, and his continual concern

for my happiness and well-being.

Then I remembered this quote:

"Human vanity can best be served by a reminder that,

whatever his accomplishments, his sophistication, his

artistic pretension, man owes his very existence to a 

six inch layer of top soil -and the fact that it rains."

-Author unknown

Later, in Sunday School, we were discussing

the tough economic times that are upon us.

And one man reminded us all that 

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh...

In this life we will have trials, they are here to help us.

Again, I felt so blessed.

He who cloths the lillies and feeds the sparrows

certainly knows me and takes care of me

and will continue to do so.

It was a good day,

and I am grateful for a

perfect Father in Heaven

who knows exactly what I need.

He is the Master teacher and has

a specific plan for my life.

I will follow him in faith.

I would like to wish

everyone a happy and healthy

Thanksgiving!

Love to you all!

-Heather