Taking a break to be thankful.

By Beth -


  • May all who come to you be glad and joyful. May all who are thankful for your salvation always say, "How great is the Lord!"  -Psalm 40:16 (Good News Translation)

I am thankful for a home in the woods, dear friends, a husband who adores me and whom i adore back, family who is faithful and kind and loving, abundant provision, freedom of religion, a God whom i know personally and who loves me undeniably, opportunity to grow, courage to try, people who read my blog, pets who enrich my life, a happy peaceful heart, and a warm bed.....and much much more.  How great is the Lord!


What are you thankful for?


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