Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving Day in the USA. We're fogged in here at the lake, but the weatherman promises a clear sunny day eventually. Should work out well for that long walk to work off a big turkey dinner.

This morning I gave each person a small blue rectangle of paper with the request to write a few items for which we're thankful, including at least one that is indestructible. That's thanks to the message at church last Sunday. We'll share them as we eat the turkey and cranberries. I'm looking forward to that.

Yesterday, Wednesday, Sue and Justin came to the lake for most of the day--sweet. Also an adorable couple who will leave soon for missionary work in Burkina Faso; we had discovered that they were traveling near here, and it was great to see them again. And my dear friend and prayer partner from past years in Michigan came for a few hours also. Everyone fit together and it was a great day.

I hope your day today is great too.

Sunday morning the pastor helped the entire congregation memorize the following verses from 2 Thessalonians 5: 16-18. Be joyful always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. He emphasized the first "in," saying that the "circumstances" are temporary conditions whether pleasant or not. In the midst of temporary circumstances, we want to be sure to give thanks for the gifts of grace that are indestructible.

Love,
Carol