There is one thing I am always sure of and that is that God is good all of the time. It's wonderful that our country has a day set aside to celebrate being thankful. I hope that among all of the turkey and trimmings that Americans do truly stop and thank God for the blessings he has bestowed upon our country since it's beginning. Truly God's hand is on America. When we sing "God Bless America", I always want to change the words to "God Has Blessed America" for he truly has protected her and provided grace beyond anything a country could deserve.
My heart is overflowing because of the gift of salvation that Jesus provided for me on the cross. I am more thankful than I have words to express that his promises are true and that he has prepared a place for us to live with him throughout eternity. I know this because the Bible tells me this and it is real. We Christians believe that Christ died and on the third day rose from the dead to live forever. What could I be more thankful for? Not a thing! Except that he promises us that we too will live again if we trust in him. Every day since Lynda died I have known without a doubt that when her eyes closed in death as I held her body next to mine...Jesus was right there to take her immediately to the place he had prepared for her. Heaven has always been my destination. I have longed to meet Jesus face to face and thank him on bended knees for giving his life for my sins. Now I also can't wait to see Lynda again and talk to her for the first time ever where she can speak. She and I can walk the streets of heaven and communicate in a way that will be brand new for us. I am so thankful for God's promises that life here on earth is temporary and that this earth is not our home.
I am so thankful God allowed me to be Lynda's mother for 40 years here on earth. I don't know how many more years will separate us but I do know this time here is like a vapor. Then our real lives begin with eternity stretching out forever. So thankful for God's grace. So thankful for my sweet Lynda.
