A renewed spirit...

I find it interesting that it is so easy for me to turn around and be so happy, so content, so 'thankful' just because we have declared a day of food and thanks - When just a few days before I was having a hard time finding anything to rejoice in. Bad emotion, stress and frustration can so easily take over and stick around without even trying and it's presence is starting to get old. I received a sweet little note from a friend that ever so kindly kicked me in the butt (without that intention from the author I'm sure) that reminded me to rejoice. I honestly think that I had completely abandoned that thought, convinced myself that I didn't have much to be praising God for, when in fact - the opposite is true. And so today (and with much effort, many days to come) I am rejoicing. And let me tell you, it feels good! The Lord has blessed me and my family with so many things. I am never in need, and haven't been in need of things to survive...much is always provided. He gives good. good. And I can see it everywhere. I am joyfully giving thanks and pray that I don't just sit around and passively wait for the stress to disappear and the melancholy to settle, but that I aggressively move, make changes and open my eyes to the good. Happy thanksgiving everyone! Here's to rejoicing and praising God for His grace and presence in our lives.