I find it so hard to list things to be thankful for.  Not because I have nothing to add to the list, but because my mind can't tally all the blessing.

Maybe 2010 is "annus horribilis" to quote Queen Elizabeth, a horrible year.  If that's you can I just encourage you from where I sit? Or limp to put it more accurately.

See on this Thankgiving Day I have my leg propped up on a chair and ice pack on my calf. This is the second time in just a couple of months I had an injury to my achilles tendon.  Not good for someone who doesn't drive and catches at least four buses each weekday. As I stepped off one bus to catch my other bus connection that was preparing to pull away. I went to into a trot and ping. My calf muscle contracted with such force I bent over frozen in pain. I made my way home fighting feelings of self pity.  I prayed, praised God and cried.  In too much pain to walk I stayed home from work the next day. It took serveral attempts before I could gain control of my emotions to call in. I hung the phone up twice before I could trust myself to speak.  Why? I hate to appear weak in any way. Yet the choice was taken from me.  After encouragement from my best friend. I let go of it. I let go of the days I might miss, the work undone, the impact to my pay and the care of it.

And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.--2 Corinthians 12:9.


So I'am walking with a limp and yes the pain is pretty constant. Just when I think it feels better I make some move I would normally make which causes racing red hot pain runs to travel down my leg. Yet in my soul all is well. I am thankful. Not for the pain, but for the promise that I will recover.

My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him.-- Psalm 62:5



There is some irony in this. I just got hired with a major healthcare company. But my benefits don't start until next month, and maybe not until the second week.  See the devil doesn't want me to enjoy the blessing of a new job. He wants me to complain. Yet God is taking what was meant for evil and turning it for good. So even in my light momentary affliction I can be thankful.

Because of my situation a young lady in my department volunteered to pick me up at my door and bring me home.  On the car ride to work we passed a church I once attended. I remarked on it and she told me about the church she attends.  It's my church. I then discoverd she was a believer. She invited me to service last night and we attended our bond in Christ cemented. I have met another person I will spend enternity with. How great is that! Now this light affliction has become a testimony of God's glory. 

Let me make it clear.  God didn't give me this affliction. So since the devil decided he would come after me. God is using it to show those around me that I am different. I belong to the Most High.  God is mocking the enemy of my soul. Letting the devil know he has no place in my life. Healing?  Well it's the children's bread isn't it? Like the sunrise it will surely come.

So if your year has been great and you have much to be thankful that's wonderful. If your year has been a struggle. Hold on. Help is on the way and deliverence will surely come. I am a witness.

Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.---Psalm 37:5.

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."--John 16:33



Be blessed and have a Happy Thanksgiving.