Giving Thanks

It's Thanksgiving and I realized that it is time for me to stop complaining and give thanks. I feel much better than I did yesterday. (I did do a little shopping:-) I was looking back at some old family pictures I had in the basement. Some of them revealed happy memories, but some of them were quite painful but relieving in a way. There were pictures that reminded me of things I used to do and the way I used to think. I am so glad that God has brought me through all of that! I was a poor, lonely, single mom living in a subsidized apartment with little to no income. Thank God, I was able to purchase a home, marry a God-fearing, loving husband who's will is to do God's will and provide for his family. I am truly blessed!

I found some scriptures that have also helped me. They are as follows:

Hebrews 13:5, Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, not will I ever forsake you".

Philippians 4:12, I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

I Corinthians 7:17, Only as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manner let him walk, and so I direct in all the churches.

Colossians 3:23, Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men.