Here in the United States we are getting ready for our Thanksgiving. Tomorrow is the big day. It is a time for family get togethers and good food. It is a time to reflect on God’s blessings, but it is good to remember God’s blessings every day. As the verse above reminds us, we should “give thanks in all circumstances.” Sometimes that can be hard when things aren’t going well, but we should remember that God is in charge and we can count on Him to make all things good in time.
Often my characters may wonder how their circumstances can bring them joy when they are in the middle of troublesome times. Since I’m a “seat of the pants” writer, I often wonder that myself. After I finish a book, I look back over the story. I am amazed how God can bring my story together, when I didn’t realize something I wrote at the beginning is something that ties into the end.
This year I’m grateful for having my three brothers with me for Thanksgiving. They came for a football game between Washington State University and the University of Arizona. Two of them graduated from Washington State, so we were cheering for the Cougars. Since the game was so close to Thanksgiving, I said they should stay for the holiday. They all agreed. It is a rare occasion for all four of us to be together at the same time. Here’s a photo I took during the game.
What are you thankful any time of year? I will give away an ebook copy of my book, A Family to Call Ours, to one person who leaves a comment. I will draw the winning name on November 25, 2022 at 9PM MST.
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Merrillee Whren is an award-winning author who writes inspirational romance. She is the winner of the 2003 Golden Heart Award for best inspirational romance manuscript presented by Romance Writers of America. She has also been the recipient of the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award and the Maggie Award for Excellence. She is married to her own personal hero, her husband of thirty plus years, and has two grown daughters. She has lived in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Chicago and Florida but now makes her home in the Arizona desert. When she’s not writing, she spends her free time playing tennis or walking while she does the plotting for her novels.
Low income Apartment is what i am thankful for.
Health and family and especially celebrating fifty years of marriage when thirty years ago, it didn’t look like I would live to see my children grow to adulthood. God promised to restore the years that the locusts had eaten and He has been more than faithful.
Hi Merrillee!This year I am hosting Thanksgiving Dinner for two sons, a daughter in love, and 4 grandchildren. At 72 there is much to be thankful for – being healthy and being independent financially and physically. Thankful for freedom, family, food, and faith. God is Good. Happy Thanksgiving to Inspy Romance Authors and Readers!
I’m thankful for all God has done for me. Honestly, without Him, I’d be a basket case by now, with things that have happened since Mom’s passing almost two years ago. I’m also thankful that He got me through my first two hurricanes by myself this year, and I could even sleep through parts of them!!
My family and friends.Also that my 95 year old grandpa is still alive and still doing pretty good but he needs 24 hour care but we don’t think he has too much longer but we never thought he would live over 2 years after my grandma passed away suddenly on March 24 2020 from a fall we always thought my grandpa would die first.I stay every Sunday night with my grandpa so I want to be with him until he dies cause I was very close to my grandma I would go to her house about every day and build puzzles with her. The last few years we didn’t really get together for Thanksgiving because of the pandemic so this year we went to south Dakota to see my sister and her family.
I’m thankful to be together with family for Thanksgiving and to be enjoying much improved health this year.
I’m thankful for the blessings from God and thankful for my family.
I’m thankful for my family, particularly the progress my son has made over the past year. I’m thankful to have a job and for the opportunities God has given me.
Wishing all who celebrate a happy thanksgiving day tomorrow.
Hi Kim,
So glad you are able to find affordable housing. The price of housing is getting crazy in some areas.
Jeannette, congratulations on fifty years of marriage.
Renate, I agree. There is so much to be thankful for.
Trudy, yes, God can get us through a lot, even hurricanes.
Kendra, you are so blessed to still have your grandpa with you. Where did you go in South Dakota? I was born in Rapid City and lived in Huron for several years.
Betty, family and health are two wonderful blessings for sure.
Mary, God and family are truly wonderful things in our lives.
Ruthie, I’m glad things are better with your son and that you are blessed with a job.
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I’m thankful for my salvation, the hope of eternal life, and God the father. The verse you quoted is part of my chosen life verses–1Thessalonians 5:16-18. Be joyful always, pray constantly, and give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you through Christ Jesus.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Lakenorden south Dakota but my sister lives in hayti south Dakota
I am thankful for the Lord’s salvation. I am also thankful for my husband who has become my full time caregiver. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.