A Time To Be Thankful!

On October 19th we had our last ladies missionary circle meeting of the year.  What a sweet time we had in that meeting.  The emphesis was to be thankful for all that we have.  The room was decorated with many fall decorations.  Pumpkins, leaves, scarecrows, fall flower decorations with a nice fall scented candle burning.  I asked each of my 8 circle leaders to share what they are thankful for.  It was such a blessing to hear each of the things they shared.  Along with sharing through words as they gave thanks I asked them to also bring a visual aide to show.
Practically each one gave thanks for the family God gave them.  Especially now that they are saved, have Christian homes and are serving the Lord!  Another gave thanks for the 16 years God has given her daughter.  When she was born she had many health issues that didn't give her much time to live.  One showed us her Bible that she had for many years and was thankful for God's word and another lady was thankful for the beauty in scenery that we see everyday.  Much more was said and shared but this is just an idea. 
A lot of times we don't realize how grateful and thankful we should be until we don't have it anymore!  Our health, our homes, running water, heat, a job, our family, our church where we can attend without any problems, our Bible, the freedom to witness to someone, to be able to walk, and so much more!  We have been given so much from the Lord!  Why not this Thanksgiving season give extra thanks as we should everyday but also take some time out of the busy day of Thanksgiving and share with your family things you are thankful for.  Let's make it a special day!  :)

 

*I am not sure how this happened but all the pictures except these 2 were deleted.  :(