A Thanksgiving Prayer for You

Colossians 3:15-17 "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And BE THANKFUL. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with THANKFULNESS in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, GIVING THANKS to God the Father through him."

It's the day before Thanksgiving and I'm watching the snow fall outside my window. Nothing is sticking on the ground just yet, but it's beautiful to watch. My heart is bursting with thankfulness this year. Everything has not gone my way, but it's been a good year surrounded by people I love and people who love me right back. 

This year, the Lord changed my husband's career path, but for the better. But change is hard, unless you go to God every morning in prayer. And He has met us every morning in our prayers to Him, hearing our words, knowing our heart, and providing for our needs. 

The Lord has also showed me my selfishness. I was very self-centered before the Lord changed our path. Now, my husband and I pray more for the needs of others, volunteer more to help others, and we sincerely want our friends to know true peace and joy that can only come from having a daily relationship with Jesus Christ. 

So, I am thankful--very, very thankful--that God got my attention. That He re-prioritized what is most important. And that the Lord is so compassionate to have changed our path during the sweetest time of year--the time where we're surrounded by family and feel so loved. 

My Thanksgiving prayer for you is that you would look all around you and see the countless ways the Lord has showered His blessings on you, how He has changed you for the better, and how He has made you an even better person to reach those who are alone in this world. I pray that you are thankful, that you contagiously share your thankfulness with others, and that you give thanks above all to God our Father who loves us in the greatest way through His Son, Jesus Christ.