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Before I gave my life to God I lived in sin. I was not happy. I faced despair and depression. I let self rule. In all of this my Shepherd was patient, He was understanding, He kept calling on me, He cared. His name is Jesus and He is gentle. Thank You Lord for loving me so much!

The Bible is vague on what heaven will be like. Many people who have experienced visions of heaven speak of overwhelming peace. I cannot speculate on what heaven holds but I can tell you somethings that will not be there. There will be no pain or sorrow or tears. There will be no temptations or sin. There will be no death. Thank You Lord for providing a release earthly things that would drag us to despair.

If your looking for a friend who will stay with you why not give God a try? If you need a helping hand right now why not ask God for help? God expects us to do many things but I have often been amazed at the answers or help He gives me. Sometimes it is as simple as peace in a stressful day. Thank you Lord!

Some years ago we went through a very stressful time. The job I had and loved fell apart when I was told I was not wanted anymore. The bosses and we are friends. I still do not understand the accusations and the reasons for it but there is one thing I learned I can do even though it is very difficult. I can lay down my life for my friends. Thank You Lord for giving me enough love to do that.

There have been difficult times in my life. Times when I come to the Lord in prayer and don’t know what to say or ask. I have learned that I don’t have to say anything, He understands before I approach him. There have been many times the Lord and I have sat in silence together and He has healed me, healed my  sadness, healed my tears. I am so thankful to worship a God who works miracles.

I am sure many of you have experienced cuddly children. I have a 1-year-old daughter that likes to look at books and she likes to do it by me. I will lay on the floor and often it does not take long and she will bring a book and sit up against me and look at it quietly. Oh, how rich blessings I have!

I recently was talking to a widow. Her husband has been gone due to cancer almost a year. I asked how she coped. She said a number of things but one thing I took note of is, “I have more reasons to go to heaven now.”The call from heaven is stronger for her than it was before, she wants to see her husband. I had to think, “That is a positive way of approaching it.”

I am so thankful for forgiveness. I am thinking today specifically of between spouses. I recently disappointed my wife with my actions and, more than that, I took advantage of her. It took me a few days to admit it to myself but when I did I realized that I would need to talk to her about it and ask forgiveness. I managed to do that and she surprised me by forgiving me immediately. She is so beautiful, especially on the inside. She can honestly put these things behind her and forget them. May she be blessed and may I be thankful for her mercy and not take advantage of it.

I was impressed as I looked at the snow covered landscape today by the trees. They have been put in a harsh environment but yet they do their best to add beauty and be who the Creator wants them to be. Why should I not praise God like the trees do? Why do I so often turn ugly if things become harsh for me? How can I praise Him more?

Now at Christmas we went to a large family gathering. Most of my wife’s uncles and aunts were there so they would be great uncles/aunts to our children. One spousal uncle and aunt were unable to have children and it has disappointed them greatly. However, he has invested heavily in taking interest in first his nieces and nephews and now, in later years, his great nieces and nephews. It has always impressed me the time he takes for them despite it likely being somewhat of a sore spot for him that he could not have his own. May he be blessed for his interest. I am thankful for people that brighten others lives with their unselfishness.

I saw a man stranded the other day beside the road with a flat tire. There was another vehicle that was stopped to help. May we never forget to help strangers because someday we may also be in need of help and also because some have been angels in disguise to those in need.

I am thankful for the good memories I have, I can spend many pleasurable hours in reflection. I am also thankful for the disappointing memories and regrets I have, they have inspired me to do better.

Into my life you wandered, when least expected and most welcome. Little did I know it then and am only realizing it now how much fuller and complete things feel with your presence. Even though far in distance never doubt you are close in my heart. Thank you for all your inspiration, my muse, my glowing candlelight in the darkness. My dearest wish is that I may inspire others as you have done me. For truly, we are all here to help and inspire, to love and be loved. Anything less is just surviving, not truly living. So once again I thank you, for being the being that you are.

There is a saying that we should be thankful for our problems because if they were less difficult then someone with less ability might have our job. The Bible says we will not be tempted above what we can stand but that the Lord will make a way to escape. So then if the Lord allows a temptation in my life He must have confidence that I am strong enough to stand but weak enough to depend on Him.

On my poor days I need the Lord, on my good days I thank the Lord, and on my great days I praise the Lord. Thank You Lord for being part of my life in whatever state I am.