Thanksgiving for a man I will never meet until we meet again in heaven! A man who reaches out to me almost every morning to lighten my day or challenge me to think about what God is doing in my life! Amazing!
After Scott died I received many precious gifts: devotionals, cards, calls, music, and scriptures. I cherished them all. Many we're read briefly and set aside, but a devotional called "Life's Daily Adventures" has become one of my daily inspirations. It was written by Ron Holland. His wife works for a company where my son is a sales representative. Pam heard of my loss and gave it to my son for me. She, too, had lost her husband, Ron, unexpectedly. He died in April of 2008. The book was published in 2006, so Ron had only recently completed the devotional. What is amazing is that Ron is not an author; he is a computer guy. But God laid this book on his heart, and through God's power, Ron completed a work for Him. It is incredible. Pam did include her telephone number and I have been able to tell her how much her gift meant to me.
Thanksgiving for Ron Holland! His devotions from heaven, written with his eyes lifted upward are precious to me. Even though he had no idea how soon God would call him home, his words hold prophetic hints of eternity.
Adventure! Yesterday in my Bible study notes I read the following: "Abraham is central to this book (Genesis) not because of brilliance or initiative, but because he trusted God, and therefore his life was a great adventure. The record of his life points to God, who is present with those who believe in Him."
Ron Holland said, "Remember the advice of the psalmist and understand that God creates each new day. We must choose in our hearts to be happy that we have a new day to live. Decide to look for the adventures that God will give us, and each day will have a newness and joy."
What adventure will we have today? Thanksgiving! Let's look for the joy as we thank God for giving us another day!
"This is the day that The Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
Pray:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the blessing of another day. Let us reach for the adventures You have for us today. Thank you for the abundant blessings you shower on us each day! Thank You for the gift of Your Son!
Amen
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