Thanksgiving Blessings.....

Today is Thanksgiving Day and I am just relaxing with my family here at home. We normally run here and there and everywhere on Thanksgiving Day so relaxing doesn't seem to fit into the picture. This year however, things have occurred that were out of our control, so we have had the opportunity to just be at home for a little while. Though it is hard for us to not be with all of our family today--we have tried to count our blessings instead of thinking on the things we are missing. We are such a blessed family and I have been overwhelmed with emotions of thankfulness all morning. David and I were talking about how the Lord takes care of us and how His hand is continually covering us. In Psalm 91 the Lord tells us that those who live in the shelter of the Most High, can rest in the shadow of the Almighty. He is our refuge and our place of safety; He is our God, and we trust Him. He rescues us from every trap and protects us from deadly disease. He covers us with his feathers. He shelters us with His wings. His faithful promises are our armor and protection. We do not have to fear the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day. We do not have to dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand fall at our side, and ten thousand are dying around us, these evils do not touch us. If we make the Lord our refuge, and our shelter, no evil can conquer us; no plague will come near our home. The Lord orders His angels to protect us wherever we go. They will hold us up with their hands so we won't even hurt our foot against a stone. The Lord says He will rescue those who love Him and protect those who trust in Him. When we call on His name He answers, He is with us in times of trouble. I am so thankful today and everyday that my God is a Mighty God who cares for me and my family. Today as we celebrate Thanksgiving--we are focusing on the one who truly deserves our "thanks", the Lord Jesus Christ-who deserves our thanks in everything!