Well, I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t miss 2015. I will. It has been the best year of my life and I’m so thankful for everything good that has happened these past 12 months. Wrapping it up in sunny southern California with family only adds an exclamation point!
But, the new year is upon us and so, it is time to usher it in. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2016 for everyone. Happy New Year. Many blessings to you and yours in the year ahead!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. My challenge to you today is, no matter how your life is looking right now, take a few moments and think of what you’re thankful for.
(…giving you a few moments…)
Alright, now that you’ve done that, how do you feel? I hope you feel good, knowing that you are blessed, no matter what your life situation might be.
I am thankful for so much today. Thank you God, for loving me and blessing me with more than I need!
Have a great day.
The conversation came up last night about goals, when it comes to fulfilling God’s purpose in our lives. The goal I talked about is wanting to spend more time in prayer. Just, being able to have that closeness with God and maintain a conversation with Him.
Found this article this morning, and it has some great suggestions.
5 Battle-Tested Ways to Pray without Ceasing
From the article:
The directive to “pray without ceasing” means that we are ever present with God throughout the entire day. We are continually interacting with Him in prayer as we move from task to task. When we face a challenge, we ask for His assistance. As we experience a blessing, we thank Him for His favor.
It’s sort of like being on the phone, and we never hang up. We acknowledge His presence throughout every single day.
Good stuff. Click the link above to read the rest of the article. Just some simple, practical ways to keep the conversation going with God throughout your day.
It’s already come in handy for me, on my drive to work this morning. Go figure, the commute was much more peaceful than usual. 🙂
Have a great day.
I was dead in the grave, I was covered in sin and shame. I heard mercy call my name. He rolled the stone away!
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, every fear is gone. I know He holds my life, my future in His hands.
God is so good to us. 🙂
Have a great day, friends.
As one of our wedding presents, my wife and I recently acquired a beautiful new canoe that looks exactly like the one in the picture, below. I could not be happier about this.
I mean, just look at it. Ah.
Water has always fascinated me, and boats of course being the transportation mode of choice for getting around on water, have also caught my interest. “Vessels of freedom” as Kenny Chesney describes in one of his songs.
Built to get you out on the water and get away from the daily grind…and hey, engines are optional. A few paddles are all I need to get around. 🙂
We’ve taken ours out one time so far. Other than struggling to get it properly tied onto the vehicle (oops) it was a perfect ending to a long, busy week. So peaceful. Can’t wait to get it back in the water this summer and unwind out on the water.
I’m thankful for this blessing. Sure, it’s just a 15 foot long piece of fiberglass – but it’s a way to enjoy life and spend time with the people I love. I feel fortunate to have it.
Have a great day.
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