Giving Thanks

Each morning I rise, I know that there is a lot to be thankful for. First and foremost, God is an AWESOME GOD!! I am so thankful for HIS presence in my life. HE has blessed me with great family, great friends and the opportunity to live for HIM each day. My hope is that I pass an attitude of thanksgiving on to those I encounter. There's plenty out there to be negative about but with JESUS in your heart there's so much more to be positive about and ultimately, THANKFUL.

"Do not worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank HIM for all HE has done." Phillipians 4:6 NLT

BRAND NEW

 It's a brand NEW YEAR! To everyone, I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'm excited for 2011 and look forward to enjoying it with my family and friends! When I think about the word NEW, I'm reminded of God's Word and I just get excited! Titus 3:5 (NLT)

 "he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a NEW birth and NEW life through the Holy Spirit."
On this NEW day of 2011, I'm so glad to know the Lord JESUS as my SAVIOR and I'm thankful for the newness of each day with HIM.
As Isaiah 60:1 says, " Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. The glory of the Lord rises to shine on you."  As HIS child, I know that HE is in control and knows what's best for me. So, this year I hope to shine for HIM as HE shines HIS love, wisdom, guidance and direction on me. I also hope that in this NEW YEAR, you my friend choose to let God lead you, as you shine your light for JESUS CHRIST. Share HIS love with someone today and remember each and every day that HE cares for you.