First, before I forget, I want to say I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and got to spend time eating lots of good food with good company. I know I did.
Second, I want to go on record saying I have a lot to be thankful for. Even though today or tomorrow I will find out if I am laid off from my job, I can't help but feeling blessed. I have had 2 great years working at a job I look forward to everyday, with good coworkers and the best Representatives. I have been able to learn a lot about politics and state government and acquire new skills for my next job, whenever I get there. And even if the worst happens, I can't complain, knowing I am in a better situation than a lot of my coworkers- with spouses back in school, new babies, health problems etc. And if all that wasn't enough to make me feel fortunate, I am lucky enough to have an optimistic husband, who works hard at his full time job, and part time jobs, to provide financial security if something like this happens. Of course having an apartment we just rented out helps... didn't I say I had a lot to be thankful for?
And just in case I happened to forget about the abundant blessings in my life, the sermon on Sunday practically hit me over the head with a not-so-subtle reminder about my numerous blessings, and where they come from. "A man can receive only what is given him from heaven," John 3:27. Always a good thing to remember, but something I will be sure to keep in mind these next few weeks!
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed thy hand hath provided-
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
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