Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, questers! Most of you are American, I believe, but I’m taking this opportunity to offer up a bouquet of gratitude. I don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of time talking about the negative things in life, and don’t dwell nearly enough on the positive.
So here’s to the good, the true, and the beautiful things God has woven into my life.
I’m thankful for…
A family I love to go home to every day
Friends as close as a text or coffee date away
The golden glow of autumn (which is currently dusted white in early snow)
The constant presence of God in my life
Songs that express what words alone cannot
Stories that sweep me away
A job I love
The slow growth of my own stories taking shape one word at a time
The simple joy of a good cup of coffee or shared meal or a genuine smile
Cozy sweaters
Laughing over stupid things
The promise of always being loved
Drives with my siblings when we crank the music
All the ways I am learning and re-learning and growing, sometimes achingly, but still moving forward
The excitement of the unknown up ahead
The memory of God’s faithfulness in the past
The goodness that is present right here
But I will give all my thanks to you, Lord,
Psalm 7:17 (The Passion Translation)
for you make everything right in the end.
I will sing my highest praise to the God of the Highest Place!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! I do hope you’re having a beautiful, refreshing day!
I LOVED this post. So many happy, joyful things! Especially those last three. YES. Such good things to remember and be grateful for. In fact, just the other day I was thinking about how there is excitement in the unknown. Sometimes I get scared and frustrated not knowing what’s ahead. Then I remember God is already there and He is faithful. The unknown future should EXCITE us, not put us in dread. The verse you shared is a perfect reminder of that. God is good!
Thank you for reminding us to remember the good things. Something I definitely need to do more often. Happy Thanksgiving again! *hugs*
Thank you, m’dear! I did have a beautiful, refreshing day and it was so good for the soul! <3
Sometimes it's the simple things that make me the most grateful. Oh goodness, YES, I've been reminding myself of that very thing lately. It seems that as soon as I hit one milestone or solve one problem, I move on to worrying about the next thing. When really, the future is exciting and mysterious and full of good things. *hugs* You said it so well!
And thank YOU, Christine! You're one of the people I'm thankful for! 😉
Happy Thanksgiving!
That’s a beautiful list– inspires me to make my own.
Thank you, Blue! Happy (early? I think?) Thanksgiving to you too. I’d love to read your list if you do make one! <3
Here’s my list: https://tobeashennachie.wordpress.com/2019/10/18/giving-thanks/
Thanks for the inspiration!
Yay, you made one! 😀 I’m heading over right now to read it.
I’m in Germany, but they still have a fall festival of sorts, I think ;b Love this.
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PB> thegirlwhodoesntexist.com
Aw, how fun! Germany must be gorgeous in the fall. Thanks, Keturah! 😀
Beautiful post, Tracey!
I hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Skye! *hugs* Happy Thanksgiving to you too, my fellow Canadian. 😉
Happy (really late) Thanksgiving! (even though like technically it’s early for me ’cause I’m American XD?)
Ah I absolutely love posts like this <3 It's so beautiful and cozy <3
Happy early Thanksgiving to you too, Sarah! XD
Awww, thank you! <3