In Everything Give Thanks - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, It has been quite some time since I have posted! The reason being that after the passing of my husband in September so many things began to happen like invitations to stay at walking friend's house for as long as I wanted - they life in Canada. I was invited to come and receive an award on behalf of my husband who had founded this non-profit organization that was being held in Las Vegas, and the last was having his ashes spread at a certain place on the Big Island of Hawaii. At first I was so reluctant to even make a decision and really just wanted to stay in my home. BUT God, yes those two words, BUT God, He had His own plans and purposes for my life. What I wanted was not the same as what I "needed" and God says that He will provide all that we "need". I declined the friends from Canada however it is still a possibility in the Spring. The other two were a must not only for me but for the organization that he founded and the last request that my husband had of the spreading of his ashes. The trip to Las Vegas I had to totally depend on the Lord and I mean that literally. Each step I took from getting to the airport were firsts for me and I mean that in my married life my husband had always been there leading the way. The trip to Hawaii, however was very comfortable because my son did all the directing. I survived and thrived actually, these two adventurous trips were truly so beautiful and rich in God's mercies and Grace. This verse, "in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." was so applicable for there were moments when I began to fuss over an almost missed flight and not finding anything that I could eat. BUT God was there and provided and sustained me through it all. I questioned Him on why but silly me for me trying to independent in the situation I was in. God is a Good God! I must admit that I was giving thanks for and in everything from the BIG traffic jam on the freeway just 3 miles from the airport to not knowing for sure if I could make it to my connecting flight in 8 minutes to having a snack on the plane that was gluten free. Yes it was God's will for me in Christ Jesus that He planned and purposed and even more so went before on both occasions. This being Christmas Eve I do hope and pray that Christmas Day will be truly blessed and as you celebrate His birth may it be with thanksgiving. Let us pray - Abba Father, our Prince of Peace, thank You for Your Peace that is beyond understanding, comprehending, and freely given. Praise to You and may each dear and precious sister-in-Christ rejoice and be glad and "in everything give thanks" all the time and in all ways. May You our Prince of Peace enter into each home and each heart this day. In Jesus' Name, Amen. All Blessings and Honor to Him be given,

LyndiaSue