Dear Ones,
Happy weekend! Another beautiful mild day! I just made egg dishes and did food prep and soon we are going to a funeral of a friend from church. When we return Ann is coming over as she is in town today. Time to catch up and maybe shop too.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
  As we make plans for Thanksgiving, it seems like everything I read is about first giving thanks. Sometimes it is not easy to do when we are in tough situations and want out. But it can help if we start giving thanks as we remember what God has done in the past, our many answered prayers, healings when sick, provisions for us etc. As we rehearse His greatness and continual blessings to us, something may resonate in our heart and attitude to face our present situations with faith and hope.

  Today I was reading from I Chron 16 when King David brought the Ark of God to the tabernacle. It was a big occasion and there were trumpets blowing, singers singing, cymbals sounding and many dancing. David’s song to the Lord is recorded and he remembers the works that God has done. Verses 8-12, “O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name, make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him, tell of all His wonderful works. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice, seek His presence continually. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He uttered.”  David not only remembers what God has done but he tells others about it, just as it should be natural for us to do. When we see God’s hand at work, we need to share those things with those around us that express His glory and greatness. Ohers also can join with us in thanksgiving to the Lord and be amazed at His works.

  All that God is and does for us should result in an attitude of thankfulness and seeking His presence and strength daily. As we rejoice in Him, we will want to share Him with others. When our focus is on the Lord, we affirm His greatness and goodness. Rather than mull over our problems, our mind is filled with thoughts of God’s power and love and mercy to us. Thanksgiving should be every day, as we lift our hearts to the Lord and remember His goodness to us.
  Challenge for today: Share with a friend today a blessing you have received from the Lord and together give thanks.
Blessings on your weekend and prayers and love, Judy