All of this is for your benefit. And as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory. 2 Corinthians 4: 15 NLT 

Hardships rob us of moments to feel grateful. But God helps us persevere by the guiding of His love. He hears our prayers as we move ahead in our lives. He nourishes faith and provides the way to be reminded who is working in our days. And even when we face challenges, God IS always with us. His love never fails! He guides and provides for His children. 

The Pilgrims thanked God, even though they were challenged by despair. Faith led them to the new land and allowed them to remember God would provide. He heard their prayers, as they bravely learned to find courage and faithfully trust PEACE would prevail. 

God knows how to humble our hearts to TRUST in Him. He will draw us closer than before and fill us with the presence of peace. He will provide strength for our souls, as we learn to embrace the gift of a grateful heart. And He will help us remember how it feels to be thankful. 

If we put our HOPE in Him, God will guide and provide every day of our lives. And if we surrender worry, we will recognize the bounty of His love. He will cover us with GRACE and take care of our ALL of our needs. He will open our hearts, so we will remember who plans our days. He WILL remind us why we should be GRATEFUL. 

Dear God, Thank you for Your presence in our lives. Humble our hearts, so we will feel Your presence of peace and gratefully consider the power of Your greatness. We will find STRENGTH in Your guiding of our days. And, we will give You praise, as we lovingly prepare to WELCOME Thanksgiving. Amen 

* Today, I am praying for the MANY who are facing loss, health issues, worry and fear. You are not alone in your struggles. God knows your every need and He is working for the good. I pray you will TRUST in Him and humbly receive the power of His greatness. And I pray you will open your hearts to the blessings He provides. God will hear your prayers. His STRENGTH will cover you in love and help you find reason to be grateful, even in broken hallelujahs. God bless you, family and friends. HE is here and He loves YOU. ♥