Thoughts on Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving time. It's a time that I think about all the people that have made a difference in my life, people that have touched my heart and of course I think of the many blessings that God has brought to me. If I were to list them all, this would be on and on and on for a very long time.
I am thankful that I belong to a nation that from the start realized that this was a blessing from God and without His help and providence, America would not be.
I am thankful that God has brought people into my life that He has used to help me be what I am and am becoming. I think of my tenth grade English Teacher. Mrs. Kochenderfer, somehow saw something of worth and encouraged me to go to college. If it wornt for her, I would still be at home and who knows what.
I am thankful for Pastors that recognized the call of God on my life and helped me to grow in speaking skills and allowed me to step into their pulpits to share the gospel.
I am thankful to opportunities to minister as Youth pastor, Christian Education Director, Sunday School teacher, Home missions assistant, counselor, teacher, etc.
I am thankful for my parents who always told me that I could do whatever I wanted to do as long as I knew that it was God's plan for me.
I am thankful for my husband who puts up with my weaknesses, and whims that I get myself into. I am thankful that he loves God with all his heart and plays his saxophone to the glory of God that moves others to worship.
I am thankful for my daughter who loves Jesus with all her heart and serves Him with purpose. What a blessing she is!
I am thankful for my neighbors. I have the best neighbors in the world! We all watch out for each other and anyone of them will help with just a phone call.
I am thankful to my church. It is the most loving and caring church I've ever been in. Check them out at http://www.getvictory.net . If your in the area, come and visit us. You'll be glad you did.
I am thankful for Jesus Christ. I remember thinking at age 10 that I wasn't worth the dirt I was walking on. Jesus did and in fact He gave his life so that I could discover life and have it abundantly! He has changed my life from the pit of depression and dispare to living life to the fullest. I cannot begin to express how I am so thankful that God has touched my life to make me a new creation in Him.
There is so much that I am thankful for I cannot proclaim it all.
On this Thanksgiving Day, I am full of gratitude for all the wonderful things that God has done for me.

To God be the glory, great things He has done!