31 Day Writings

Thankful to be Thankful-1

“Bring my faithful people to me–those who made a covenant with me by giving sacrifices.” Psalm 50:5

Fall brings fall foliage, the orange, yellow, and brown colors, the leaves turns and soon fall from the tree. The days get shorter, the weather has a cold crisp feeling to the mornings and a briskness at night and one now requires a light jacket for that evening walk. November arrives and I remember the times of family dinners and I am thankful.

Beloved, November has the Thanksgiving holiday. I think Thanksgiving’s one of my favorite holiday’s because there’s no pretense thankfulness. Thankfulness starts with gratitude according to my friend Mitzi Neely. She has written a Bible Study A Thankful Heart 30 Days to the Grateful Life. Each day has a bible study and a journal page with scripture to focus your mind on gratitude and thankfulness. I’ve worked my way part way through the book and it is a page-turner. I love the Point of Focus and the prayer. So you know what comes next if you leave a comment on what God is doing in your life one special person will get a copy of this book.

One Thanksgiving we didn’t have much money, my husband had been hurt, and there was a knock at the door. My church delivered us groceries. Attached to brand new pot holders was the coupon for a turkey and $100.00 in groceries. I still remember the kindness of the Sunday school class that delivered this treasure. I was so thankful.

Beloved, what are you thankful for today?

Father God, thank you for Mitzi Neely and her new bible study on gratitude and thankfulness. Help each one of us to be more thankful. Help us to make a covenant of thankfulness. Let my praise be pleasing to you. In Jesus name. Amen

Beloved, how can you be more thankful each and every day of November?

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    Rachelle Craig
    November 2, 2017 at 4:39 am

    I am so thankful for so many things. This past few years God has been working in my life by putting great friends in my path. My relationship with Him was becoming a little complacent, and I needed to grow. I was hungry for more of Him but wasn’t sure how to make that happen. It started by signing up for online Bible Studies, and meeting women who showed me the love of Jesus, even though it was through a computer screen. You, my friend, was the first one to show me that love and I am forever grateful! A few months later I began making new friends at Church and they are exactly who I needed in my life. I have grown and continue to grow in my relationship with God! He listens to our prayers, and He meets us right where we are at! Thank you, Diana, for all you do to spread the love of Jesus! I can’t imagine my life without you! Love you my friend! 🙏❤️

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      Diana
      November 2, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Dear Rachelle, Thank you so much for responding to my blog. He does listen to our prayers. I am so glad you are in my life. You won the book. Diana

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        Rachelle Craig
        November 2, 2017 at 7:22 pm

        Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to start reading it!

        I love your blog posts, and always look forward to reading your words of wisdom. ❤

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          Diana
          November 3, 2017 at 4:54 pm

          Dear Rachelle, Thank you. Blessings Diana

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    Melissa Henderson
    November 2, 2017 at 7:17 am

    I am trying to find joy in each moment. We have recently moved and the move was stressful. We are happy to be near son, daughter-in-love and first grand baby. I am finding joy in things like being able to see our grand son and hear his laughter. Three months old and he is adorable!! Joy in looking out of our front window and seeing palm trees. Joy in God’s everlasting love and mercies. 🙂

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      Diana
      November 2, 2017 at 9:52 am

      Dear Melissa, Thank you for reading my blog and leaving a compliment. Just for doing so, you have won the book need your address. Blessings Diana

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      Rachelle Craig
      November 2, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Congratulations on that precious little bundle of joy, Melissa! I am so glad you were able to move close to your kids and your darling little grandblessing!

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        Diana
        November 3, 2017 at 4:56 pm

        Dear Rachelle and Melissa, congratulations.

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    Michele Morin
    November 2, 2017 at 11:08 am

    What a great memory! I’m thankful for my family, and for the way my sons all love each other. What a gift!

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      Diana
      November 3, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      Dear Michele, Thanks for reading my blog and for leaving a comment. Blessings. Diana

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    Anita Ojeda
    November 3, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    I am thankful for family–they enrich my life and help me in so many ways. I’m also thankful for my students–they keep me young!

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      Diana
      November 3, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Dear Anita, When I was teaching, the students do keep you young. Blessings Diana

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    Gretchen Fleming
    November 5, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    I love Thanksgiving too! Such a blessing to remember God’s faithfulness. Thank you for sharing your testimony with us.

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      Diana
      November 5, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Dear Gretchen, Thank you for your kind words. Blessings Diana

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