Thursday, November 22, 2007

Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving! If you actually have time to read this on Turkey day, get up now and check the pies in the oven before they burn. Charcoal is not the color of choice when the recipe says "brown". The burnt crusts do not count as a source of fiber. I hear about the food that I burn from my two toughest critics: my kids. I desire to save you the trouble of that scene. Get up and check the pies:)...

Good. Now don't you feel better? I feel better for having reminded you to take care of an important part of Thanksgiving. The pies. Yes, the pies. Pumpkin, apple, pecan, coconut cream, rasberry cream(my mom has a recipe that will make you want to jump up and shout "AMen"). I like a nice hot cup o'joe right next to my pie as I am eating it. I am getting all happy just thinking about it.

Right next to the cup of coffee and the delectable pie is a loved one I am blessed to have in my life. I am more thankful than ever for my loved ones. I could be having soup today, and I wouldn't feel deprived. The food that feeds me richly is from the hand of the Father; the gift of fellowship with those I hold dear. Not only do I have family to reminisce and enjoy the company of; I have a spiritual family at the same time. He created us to have fellowship with one another. What a gift that is for us all year long. The power of praise wells up in my spirit and burns off the mist of worldly care. He has His eye and His heart towards me, His child. Come what may, He is right here with me ready and able to keep me from being destroyed by the pressures of life.

I pray that you give thanks with me today and every day for those precious promises that He provides for us in His word. He is there with ear, hand, and heart ready and able to provide us with all things to sustain us. May His Spirit fellowship with you as you give thanks for all of the blessings in your life. Can't think of any right now?

Look across the table:).

Have a cup o'joy
and a fresh taste of the bread of heaven...

Lynne