The joy of family, the anticipation of the glorious meal today provides, the happiness of grandkids laughing and playing with one another–all of this and more only begins the list of THANKS today provides. I can’t even begin to write all that my thanks would list as I’d begin to describe my glorious thanks for Christ Jesus, His patient work in my life, His Holy Spirit’s constant guidance and in all this, leading me to my Heavenly Father Who intimately loves me and created me for love and purpose.

I spent 50 years working in the field of education. I have no regrets for any of that work. I loved every moment of it. Deep within me I always hoped it would be enough to be worthwhile for Jesus’ love for me. Today, getting to serve Jesus through this counseling program, seeing and experiencing people’s hope returning in their lives, watching bondage disappear and be replaced with freedom is nothing but an amazing miracle. Only God Himself knew how to take one’s bondage and turn it into His tool to be used for His glory! This is my greatest THANKS for today–this day of THANKSGIVING!