November 24
Now, to the real attitude of gratitude testimony: To live relatively healthily for 75½ years is an achievement. Longevity is a blessing. Proverbs 20:29 says: “The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.” I’ve earned every gray hair and smile line on my face, and am thankful for the measure of health I enjoy.
Overweight, deaf in one ear, losing the use of my left hand to a newly diagnosed case of Dupuytren’s Disease, unable to walk straight because my balance is off—perhaps I am an encouragement to assure the spry octogenarians. I am living in the attitude of gratitude for all the years when my body has served me well enough, and that I remain grateful that so far, everything’s fixable, or I can compensate and adapt to live a full life.
Today’s Scripture: “Praise be to the Lord, for He has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trust sin Him and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy, and I will give thanks to Him in song. The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for His anointed one. Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever.” (Psalm 28:6-9)
Prayer: O Lord, my strength, my shield, my deliverer, I thank You for being faithful, for Your grace and mercy, and praise Your Name for blessings too numerous to count. Strengthen me to continue to live and work for Your kingdom until my tasks are done. In Him. Amen.
November 24 Thanksliving Journal: for using remaining days well.
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November 24 Items, pictures, sketches, photos of remaining goals, a legacy of memories, a place I’ll return when I need reminders of evidence of His love for me in every situation.
Scripture references for living life well.
“In my anguish, I cried to the Lord, and He answered me by setting me free. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; He is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. “ (Psalm 118: 5-9)
“Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. For the Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with salvation. Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.” (Psalm 149: 1-5)
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