Ginny - Gratitude Day 3

Good Morning Girlz!!!

I talked to my friend Nancy for a long time at church last night.  My heart is so full for her right now.  I would so appreciate it, if y'all would remember her in prayer.  Nancy is exactly one month younger than me.  She has 2 kids.  Riley is going to be in 3rd and Ryker is starting kindergarten.  Nancy's husband is named Anthony.  They are a great family.  Monday they found a large mass starting at Nancy's bellybutton and going over 6 inches and down another 5 inches.  It's like a rectangle.  They are not sure what it is or what caused it, but they really don't think it's cancer.  As of right now her surgery will be Tuesday the 21st.  It's pretty major surgery and she will have to be in the hospital a number of days.  If y'all would pray for her.  As y'all could imagine, she's scared of all the unknowns and she's concerned for her kids and Anthony.  All of this is happening while trying to get ready to go back to school, and she's going to have to miss Ryker's kindgergarten open house.  I wish y'all could meet Nancy.  Y'all would love her!  She's pretty quiet, real stylish, beautiful long brown hair, and has a petite little figure.  I first met Nancy when we were roomates for a women's conference in Oklahoma City.  Since then the four of us that roomed together have gotten together for girls nights out and shopping trips.  She's just a lot of fun.  I'll definitely keep y'all posted.  Thanks so much!

S - Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting.  Psalm 107:1

O - The Lord has not changed.  He is good from the beginning to the end.  His love for me does not fade.  For that I am thankful!

A - What was my life like before He redeemed me?  Jesus is my reason.  The reason for getting up and doing each day.  Before Him, there was no reason to giving my best, loving others, serving others, telling others about Him.  He gives meaning to what I do and who I am.

How did God bring me to the end of myself, to the place where I cried out to Him for mercy?  I believed.  I believed what the Bible was telling me and I wanted to make that known.  I wanted to live a life obedient to Him and not to myself.

What has changed since He delivered you from your slavery to sin?  I have joy.  Even when things don't make sense.  He gives me peace. 

Since my initial salvation there have been many other times when I cry out to the Lord for help, comfort, and direction.  In times of lonliness, He is who I confide in.  When I struggle with making the dollar stretch, He is my provider.  When I mess up, He is my teacher.  When I'm tempted, He is my stronghold. 

HE is good, HIS loving kindness never ends!

P - Lord, thank You for being everything I need, right when I need it.  Thank You for loving me, never giving up on me, for being so good to me.