TGIF

Friday is drawing to a close and another weekend is under way. TGIF? Well, when I think of all the things I have to be thankful for, Fridays are pretty low on my list. God has certainly blessed me with an abundance of things for which I have to give thanks. First and foremost, top of the list, is Jesus Christ and because of His great sacrifice; the forgiveness of my sins and the hope of eternal life. All else seems to pale in comparison. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for my husband and the life he shares with me; for my children and stepchildren and now their children. Grandkids are such a blessing, but God never forsakes, never abandons, never leaves, never disappoints, always loves, always cares, always is there, and will be forever and ever and ever. God loves us unconditionally. Being a Christian does not make life run smooth all the time. Life will still have its ups and downs. However, through it all we are in God's protective hands. Everything has its purpose, even the down times. Without the night we cannot appreciate the sunrise, or should that be Sonrise. No matter what happens in this life, nothing can tear us away from God's love. That's true love. If God can love me like that, I have to love and appreciate the things He gives me because He has given them to me out of His great love for me. Instead of complaining about having to work all week, I need to be thankful I have a job and the God-given talent to do it well. God has truly blessed me. TGFE (Thank God For Everything).