What I'm Thankful For.

So last night at church we had a few people share something that they were thankful for. That is what inspired this entry today. I have so much to be thankful for but I want to share what I'm thankful for after reading Proverbs 16. I'm thankful for the Lord's promises. I'm so thankful that we serve a God that just didn't save us, that would have been enough, but he also promises us blessings, comfort, peace, and a whole lot more. The one thing that I've been dealing with these past few months is the issue or idea of "what's next for me"? I thought I had everything I wanted and I also thought I had my future all planned out. Well things changed and I was left with doubt and I was also depressed. During this season in my life I hit a crossroad, I was going to either start all over and do things myself or do what the bible says to do, trust in God. Proverbs 16:3-4 says: 
³ Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
   and he will establish your plans.
 ⁴ The LORD works out everything to its proper end...
If it wasn't for a promise like this, who knows where I would be right now? I'm so thankful that I can take this promise and put all my hope in it. Because of a promise like this I am able to trust in God and not worry what's instore for my future. One thing that the Lord has been changing in me is the release of fear and the bringing in of excitement. Instead of worrying and stressing about what's next, I can put all my hope in God and be excited to see what's next because I know that God is in control of my future and his plans are WAY better then anything I could have done!
The greatest thing about God's promise, besides them being true, there are so many of them. Because they are true we can put all our hope and faith in what God has promised us. One quick reminder, God gives us these promises because he loves us but that doesn't mean that we are entitled to them. We need to make sure we keep our end of the deal which is living righteously for the Lord. I want to encourage you that if you don't have a promise that you hold onto you should open up that wonderful book, the bible, and find not just one but as many of the Lord's promises that you can. They will help relieve worry, pain, and stress. 
So my prayer for us today is that we find comfort in the promises of the Lord. I pray that through God's word we would find all that we are looking for. I pray that we would trade in our worries, hurts, and stresses for the comforts of the Lord's promises. I pray for safety and peace during this Thanksgiving weekend. I pray that we would be reminded of how blessed we are which would restore thankgiving in our hearts. I also pray for strength and faith for us to continue to let God be God.

Just giving you a heads up, I wont be blogging for these next couple days but I will be back at it come Monday. Have a happy Thanksgiving and be blessed:-)!!!!!!