So MUCH to be Thankful for...

Today, as I sit and ponder ALL the of may BLESSINGS in my life to be Thankful for, my mind takes me away....to a cold winters day; where I feel the chill of the air as I walk along a snow covered path....taking in the beauty of the freshly fallen snow.

With each step I take, I hear the snow squeeking beneath my feet, leaving in it path footprints. As I continue on my journey and reflect on the footprints they serve as a reminder of where I've been this year.


At times, life can be so hard and harsh as we perhaps walk through some tough realities like a job loss.....a financial strain.....perhaps a terminal illness.....maybe a child leaving home.....feelings of loneliness...or even times of reflection asking yourself...where am I going...or what have I done with my life???

These questions have been my reality this year and as I look at the footprint I see many different prints.

At times, my footprints appear to be very close together...almost as if the journey had been TO much to continue on? Other times, my footprints seem to reveal dirt...perhaps from the tears I've shed which have caused the snow to melt? Yet as I look at other footprints, they seem to reveal happiness as the prints zig-zag along, leaving a happy trail.

Each of us have things that will forever be etched on our heart. Some good...some not so good.....and some, even so painful we aren't sure if we are able to go on.

Through the seasons of my heart that I've jouneyed through in 2007...I'm SO Thankful...that my precious Jesus has been there each step of the way. For you see...he STICKS closer than a brother...he LOVES me unconditionally.....and, he will NEVER leave me...nor forsake me.

Friends will come....and friends will go. Often what people mean as *good intentions* often become things that are hurtful...and cause pain! But I'm SO thankful...that my Jesus..understands my heart of hearts and everything that he allows into my life...is for my good!!

During this Christmas season I've found myself reflecting SO much on God's goodness to me! To realize that he sent his ONLY son to be born into this world...knowing that he would give his life on Calvery for my salvation....EVEN if I were the ONLY person on this earth...is simply TOO much to comprehend!

So, even though I've experienced great heartache, as well as many great Blessings, NOTHING..can compare to the realization that Jesus was sent....so long ago...to be my King of Kings.

Knowing that I have Jesus in my life....makes each step I take...each footprint I leave behind...more barable..as I know he's walking with me...leading, guiding, and directing my life.

My prayer for you is, no matter what you may be facing or going through....Jesus is here...waiting for you to come unto him.....for in him...are you able to find TRUE rest!