Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:2
Today marks Thanksgiving Day here in Canada!
A time where loved ones gather around the table. Where joy and peace reign . A time where hearts are turned towards thankfulness, gratitude and love towards one another.
Oh the joy! Oh the fellowship!
A time of prayer to God our Father from Whom all blessings flow!
For many, reality hits during the holidays. Reality of the Family Tree and the dysfunction that is marked throughout the 'bark'.
The holidays can become a stressful time, a hurtful time, a painful time, a lonely time.
It can bring the worst out in people!
Old wounds brought up, painful pasts lived out, words that damage hearts.
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
This was evident in our household yesterday.
Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
I can testify that the holidays can bring the worst out in people!
I've lived it. I've experienced it. I've also caused it at times.
I want to thank all of you that prayed for my family and I yesterday.
For God truly did more than we could have asked or imagined!
Prayers were answered.
Oh beloved ones, God IS so good.
This morning I was meditating upon God's restoration, His transformation upon my family's lives.
Grace reigned yesterday.
Peace reigned yesterday.
From God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
I know what it is like to be surrounded by family members and wanting to be sick to my stomach. I know what it is like to sit at the dinner table where there is back biting, cursing, swearing, and tears flowing.
I know what it is like not to be invited to family holiday functions. Not to be wanted. Not wanting to associate with me.
He has prepared a table before me. Psalm 23
SIGH....
I stand in awe of God's love.
I stand in awe of God's power and glory.
SIGH...God's Word does NOT return to Him void.
What He says, He DOES!!
Thy Kingdom come Father God on earth as it is in heaven.
amen amen amen
17 comments:
I'm so happy that you had a nice and peaceful Thanksgiving Angie. :)
((Hugs))
Laura
It sounds like your dinner went well. There is always something to throw a wrench in holiday celebrations by someone who just needs to be an irritant. I have learned to just ignore and be grateful for time well spent with people who I love.
I am glad your dinner was a good one sweet sis, love you.
Blessings to you and your family Angela on this Thanksgiving!
This morning the thought came on me
" God rains down courage and peace, when we are in the refiner's fire "
I notice in your post also COURAGE and His PEACE.....
That it will fall unto you on your family always!
Bernice
I am so happy you had a wonderful day full of conversation and good times. You deserve it!!!
Happy Thanksgiving CANDADA!
I pray yall have a wonderful Day Ang Ang! Blessings to you and yours.
I'm grabbin your cool button and hanging it up at the shed!
Holykisses
xoxo
Yes, family functions. sigh We are headed to one on Saturday. Dysfunction . . . I guess we all have it to some degree. Some of us more then others. But family, none the less. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Love you Angela!
Happy Blessed Thanksgiving!
Awww Ang, I'm so happy your family gathering and Holiday went well! *Grin.
Your past ones sound like mine.I think we're sisters from different mothers LOL
The holidays are very depressing for me. I'm not invited to my family's events and I'm reminded that I'm an "orphan"....thankfully I have Josh.
Bless your sweet heart Ang. Happy belated Thanksgiving!
Hi Angela,
Just wanted to wish you blessings for your Thanksgiving. It sounds like it was a blessed day.
I pray those gifts and blessings will fill your heart all year and beyond. I love your post and the real reflections of family and friends. You have much insight and truth my friend.
That is such a gift.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
Oh blessing are flowing, Angela!! What a huge blessing it was to have family and friends together and not arguing and fighting aobut nothing, but enjoying the greatness of God's mounty. I'm so pleased to hear of it---and I KNOW you were in wonderful peace with it. Hallelulia!!
I keep forgeting you are in Canada and have different holiday dates.
Happy Thanks-a-givin' to you.
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No, I am not on Twitter, and yes you can quote me as long as you share my blog link, I have no problem with that. I can't take any credit in what I wrote since it was the Holy Spirit's leading..
Blessings precious one.
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