Just Thankful

I have so much to be thankful for, my mom is home from the hospital and doing very well at that.  My family was all together, we were so blessed to be together. 

Sometimes we have to be grateful for the little things, so I am.

For God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

Changing Times

The other day I read something that said that antidepressants are the most prescribed drugs in the United States.  


What has happened to our society, our world really, that this is where we turn when things aren't going exactly the way we want.


With that being said, I want to say I don't think there is anything wrong with taking medication when it is needed.  I am not in any way bashing antidepressants.  


My point is that we are turning to man for answers to our problems when I think maybe we should be seeking the help of God.  


When we were growing up it was completely normal to be a part of church, to be in a youth group, to talk about God.


Now, if you attend church, most of the time, you are the minority.


Why is that?  


Where are our values?


Morals?


Things that are on TV now, would have been rated R, or worse, when I was growing up.  Evening shows, when most kids are watching TV have no morals to them.  Don't get me wrong, I am just as guilty of watching those shows as anyone.  But I also know they are not helping me get any closer to God.


Where I use to get in trouble for talking on the phone too long with my friends.  My kids are texting, or on Facebook.  There is not as much interaction with people.  It's acceptable that we live in neighborhoods and don't know our neighbors.  We seem to be growing away from each other instead of closer.  At this rate we should ask ourselves where we will be 10 years from now?  Is this the road we want to take?


Is this the direction the Lord intended for us to take?


I doubt it.


Today, I am thankful for my church.  While it isn't the biggest church by any means, it's actually quite small in comparison, I know almost everyone who goes there.  


We talk to each other about what is going on in our lives.  We pray for each other, a lot!!!  


We truly love each other.


That is a great gift.  That gives me strength when I am having a bad day, or when I am feeling sorry for myself for any of the many reasons that I usually feel sorry for myself.  We need to remember to turn to the one who said he would never leave us.

Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest.  Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I an gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives.

Matthew 11:28,29

Being Positive

Yesterday, I was thinking that I was doing a little too much complaining and wondering about why some things happen.  And what I am supposed to be doing is giving praise and thanks.


Sometimes, I need a little reminding about what's right, ever happen to you?
It happens to me.


Anyway, today I want to Thank God for my job, my family, (even when I feel like I can't take anymore of them, they are truly a blessing).


I am thankful that I was given the wonderful gift of joy.  So many times that has gotten me through some very difficult situations.


I can honestly say that I do love my life.  It is so far from perfect, but I am truly blessed.


What are you thankful for?

His Grace is sufficient

Sunday was homecoming at our church and we had a wonderful guest speaker who at one time was a Pastor at our church.

His focus for the sermon was on God's Grace.

While his wife suffers from breast cancer and is currently hospitalized, he still came to us telling us all about God's grace and the hope and peace God has to offer us.

Sometimes, when you are sitting at church, you just know that you were meant to hear what the Pastor had to say and this was one of those times.

There are days when we tend to feel sorry for ourselves because of all the "stuff" that goes on in our everyday lives.  Stuff like kids fighting, parents getting older, family dysfunction.  What?  You don't have any of that?  Well, I'm not saying I do either, but sometimes it can be overwhelming.

But today, I was thinking about all the stuff in my life that isn't perfect, and after I named every situation off as I prayed about it, I thanked God that I had all that stuff.  I have a family that I love, my mom is still here, and I am still able to help her.  While I am busy with kids and graduation, and grocery shopping, and ball practice, and everything else that goes on.  He was right, his grace is sufficient.