Thank You Lord

I read somewhere that whenever you feel upset or discontented - the best solution to help you snap out of that frame of mind is to give thanks for all the our blessings. Another appropriate time to count your blessings is on signicant occasions.

Today is 31 Dec - the last day of 2007. How time flies - I have not even completed my resolutions for 2007! I choose today to reflect on all the blessings I have received in 2007: -

1) A job with a stable income to "feed" my family
2) A roof over my head (in fact - a most wondering living environment that can only be God-sent - more on this another day)
3) Good health for my mother and children - and me
4) A dedicated, kind and honest helper
5) Fun and dedicated colleagues, and understanding bosses
6) Numerous wonderful friends
7) Countless prayers from cell members, colleagues, friends etc - you know who you are
8) Most of all - our Heavenly Father for His providence, love and care that has seen me through varied struggles through 2007.

2007 is not an easy year as I faced competition for my time from all factors of my life. Much has happened and there are various incidents that still leave me baffled and asking "Why?"

But Lord, your ways are higher than mine. I choose to trust and believe in You. I am certain it will all make sense to me in the future. Help me Lord not to be bitter and not to harden my heart during difficult times. Help me to remain close to You and Your calling. Help me to walk closer into Your Plan and Will for my life. Amen.

Finally!

I have been meaning to set up a blog for the longest time - an online journal to record God's goodness and grace in my life. Today i have finally set up the blog! I deliberated its title and settled on "Give Thanks" tagged with my favourate verse from the bible Jeremiah 2911. This is a very special verse for me as God has used it on numerous accounts to comfort me and assure me.

"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" Jeremiah 29:11

I hope for this journal to be a reminder to me to always give thanks to God and to lift my eyes to look at Him in all circumstances.

Thank you Lord for your faithfulness, grace and goodness to me - especially since 2002 when i found You again (or is it You found me?).

My prayer is that I will be a grateful person and give thanks to you always. Amen