Half full… overflowing October 12, 2008
Today was a wonderful day at church! 2 of my favorite days a year, are thanksgiving and newyears, because we have a time to ’share’ instead of just a time to listen. Today people were given the opportunity to share what they are spiritually thankful for. The reason to being specific to spiritual thankfulness is that we know God is a God of provision in providing for our physical needs, and without fail we can all say we are thankful for those, but what are we thankful spiritually, or who are we thankful spiritually for encouraging us, or what can we encourage others with.
It was so great to hear what God has done in peoples lives, or what verse(s) he’s laid on them that have helped them through hard times. I don’t actually like to speak much in public, and especially about me, but over time I know what I feel like when God places something in my heart to share. I’m jittery and my hands are clammy, and I know as soon as I speak I’ll be relaxed again. So following that I got up and shared….
I(we) are thankful for our church family, and the people who are there who encourage us to be God centered people, who challenge us out of love and caring. They make Phil and I better people, and help us to have the desire to be more Christ like. I also shared a public thank-you to a friend of mine, who has challenged me in my faith, and has been there for me through tough times, who can be honest with me, and share with me. Someone who I respect as a follower of Christ and cherish as a friend.
I am a very blessed person, and am very thankful for everyone who is my life! You are all there for different reasons, different times but have and will help me become the person I’m suppose to be.
We were sorry to have missed such a great service. A Tansky thanksgiving dinner called us south to Duncan for the day. See you next week.