Being Thankful

The cool fall air is upon us and so is November. It is the time of year that our thoughts and hearts turn toward Thanksgiving and family gatherings. This year is no different.

We find there are many things to be thankful for; heading the list is the Holy Trinity: God, the Father; Jesus, the Son; and the Holy Spirit. It is with much gratitude we lift our eyes to the heavens and give praise and honor to all the blessings we receive daily. Without His Love, Mercy, Grace, Forgiveness and so much more, where would we be?

We are thankful for our family and the love and support given by each family member. The discipline and dedication it takes to be writers takes a lot of time away from family time. Therefore, it means a great deal to us, as writers, to have support from family and friends.

Friends are not to be slighted in our list of things to be thankful for; they play an important role in our lives. The long-time friends, new friends, and friends we have yet to make are important to us. Friendship is a something to treasure for a lifetime and more precious than gold...it's priceless.

Being able to paint beautiful pictures with words from the heart that can bring laughter, tears, and melt the heart is a gift from God. It should not be taken lightly or abused. Having the skill to write is a gift from God; how we use it for His Glory is our gift to Him.

As Thanksgiving draws closer, let each of us look into our hearts and see the many blessings we have been given, let us give thanks for each one and show the love of God to all.

Happy Thanksgiving to All from the writing team of JoVa...Joseph and Vada.