"Got a Minute?"

Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 

 

Thanksgiving Day is just next week...Let me ask you, What are YOU truly thankful for?  Honestly, I am thankful for everything!  I have a place to sleep. I have clothes to wear. I am breathing. I can think. I can speak. I can laugh. I have stretchy pants for Thanksgiving Dinner.  Then there are the friends and family and Woody Bear who teaches me how to love unconditionally.  My Dear LONGSUFFERING Bride who laughs at my bad jokes and puns, who loves me in spite of myself, who encourages me when I feel unworthy, who shows me just how awesome God is because He brought us together.

 

With all that we have to be thankful for, I am issuing a challenge: Every single day from today until the Day after Thanksgiving, I challenge you to talk with God.  Have a conversation with Him (which includes listening as well as talking).

 

Abba, do You have a minute?

Help me see You as the true father who is close to His child. Help me realize that You really do understand my struggles, challenges, and temptations.  Whisper to my spirit the love You have for me and remind me of your Presence.

 

There are so many friends who need Your love, strength, healing, and guidance as they face the struggles that life on this Earth brings us.  Show each of them You are right there with them, loving them, protecting them, helping them, guiding them.

 

Thank You for hearing my prayers and listening to me even when I complain and whine.  Thank You for Your gift of love and mercy and grace.  In Jesus' Name, Abba, Amen.