Today is Thanksgiving and I dare to say most are with family--friends--and kin. I too am with family and friends---and Thanksgiving no longer looks like it did for most of my life. I cherish the sweet memories of years that have gone by and am blessed to now smile when they bubble to the surface.
This year I am especially thankful to discover a corner that has been finally turned. God has used the friends from my past and the new ones of today to finally convince me He has wonderful plans for today and tomorrow. He finally is beginning to reveal why He had me move and reminds me of His careful care all along the way. He never left me---He faithfully loved me--He tenderly provided for me and now He has helped me turn the corner to healing.
He has shown me all the gifts and talents He has richly blessed me with. He has reminded me of friends from the past and friends being made today. He has used so many others to remind me of what He thinks of me. He has allowed me to leave behind the pain of rejection and reminded me of what He thinks. He thinks I am His beautiful creation--filled with a loving spirit--loved by many and loving many--gifted with the desire to serve--over flowing with a passion for Him and blessed by His deep abiding love for me.
Friends from old and new friends too have all been used by Him to convey what He thinks. I am strong, I am brave, I am courageous, and I am His beloved. He has faithfully loved me and steadfastly walked by my side. He has plans for me and for that I am thankful. He knows I am special and He has used you to remind me---for that I am thankful.
A HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL!
WITH GREAT LOVE AND FONDNESS,
Loralu---Lora---Lulu
"I thank my God every time I remember you.
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy."
Phillipians 1:3-4
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