Journey, 11-23-07

“O LORD, the king rejoices in your strength…Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence. Psalm 21:1a, 6

I had three Thanksgiving Day celebrations this year. We held a celebration for the English club students in Pécel, another for the English program attendees in Petőfibánya and yet another for our team on the actual holiday. So, I’ve taken more time than usually to think of all of things that I am thankful for. The list is long but the things that made it to the very top are the Word of God and the Presence of God, the Holy Spirit living within me. As the Psalmist says: “Eternal blessings.”

I love how God speaks directly to my soul every time I open the Word. No matter if I am sad or weary or frustrated, He encourages me with His truth and comforts me with His presence. And when I am happy, then He makes my joy overflow by reminding me of the great and precious promises of His Word.

What a wonderful gift! Give thanks to the LORD, His love endures forever…