Thankful Thursday

My life right now is filled with blessings upon blessings. Every day is filled with good and perfect gifts: afternoon sunshine, fresh berries, friendly neighbors, a houseful of visitors, a walk in the bush with a spirited dog or two. I am busy and I am happy. I am thankful. 

I have had trials, too, in the past year, and I am thankful for my heavenly Father’s care through it all. There were many mercies and much strength received. Now, in this season, the troubles are behind me, and it’s been smooth sailing for a while. I am thankful for it all: God’s help when thing are difficult, his help when things are easy. 

I am thankful that God is faithful and his mercies are new every morning. His mercies will carry me through tomorrow, whether it’s one more smooth sail or the the first day of another season of trials.