There are so many reasons to be thankful this morning, as there are every morning! For starters, the sun is shining this morning. That hasn't been true very often lately. We've been having a lot of gray, gloomy mornings here in these mountains over the last couple of weeks, so I am very glad indeed to see sunshine to start my day!
Brian had his LASIK surgery yesterday afternoon, and it was a great success! For the first time in thirty years, he can see without glasses or contact lenses. I'm amazed by this procedure. So happy for Brian. And so grateful.
No raccoons visited our bird feeders last night, which is another reason for thanksgiving this morning. I don't know if word has gotten out to the local raccoon population that a nighttime raid on our bird feeders will likely result in their getting shot, or they just decided to take a break last night. Either way, it was good to see everything on the porch in order this morning, and the bird feeders hanging in their proper places. And it's another reason to be thankful.
In addition to my regular Bible reading plan, I've also been following a plan called "40 Days of Lent" as Easter approaches. What a blessing it has been
to follow the journey of our Lord through the days leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection. Today's reading was from John 18, where we read that Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested.
As I am reading about these events in our Lord's life here on earth, I am overwhelmed and humbled and full of gratitude. He paid a very great price for our salvation. A very great price indeed. And my heart overflows with thanksgiving!
Thank You, Jesus! For all that You have done! For giving Your life for me! Thank You!
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.......God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ - by grace you have been saved.......For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is is not your own doing; it is the gift of God." (Ephesians 1:3; 2:4-8 ESV)
Listen to Hillsong's Song of Thanksgiving here (and maybe even sing along!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9jJ3M1AyIw
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