It's Thanksgiving time so a few thoughts on some of what I'm thankful for:
I am thankful for my Savior, Jesus. He is my solid fortress and a rock that will never move. He is always with me and will never leave me.
"And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." " (Matthew 28:20, ESV)
"Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." " (Hebrews 13:5, ESV)
I am so thankful for my wife, Pam. What a rock and a blessing she is for me. She is my most faithful prayer warrior, my comfort, my beautiful lover.
"An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. " (Proverbs 31:10–12, ESV)
I am thankful for my children. Keenan, Noah, Daniel and Eliza stretch me, bless me, challenge me and definitely keep me on my knees, deepening my prayer life!
"Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. " (Psalm 127:4–5, ESV)
I am thankful for my friends. They have the courage to look me in the eye and ask the hard questions because they love me.
"And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. " (Ecclesiastes 4:12, ESV)
I am thankful for my church. It is the people that stretch me and challenge me to know God deeply and share his love freely. It is full of people seeking Jesus, growing in generosity, growing in our heart for the world.
"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. " (Ephesians 5:25–27, ESV)
I am thankful for life. I get to do the things I do, in a beautiful place with extraordinary people for an Awesome God!
"How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion endures from generation to generation. " (Daniel 4:3, ESV)
What are you thankful for?
It is a great privilege to be your pastor!
David
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