A Season of Thankfulness

I love Autumn. It is my favorite time of year. The weather, the activities, the holidays, the colors, and yes, the food. :) But, without a doubt, my favorite thing about Autumn is that it is a time to be thankful.

I had a good first week back on track with WW. It had been much too long and I had gained all of the weight back that I had originally lost. I am starting new. And my first weigh-in was a success; I was down 7.2 lbs! Whoot whoot!

But more than the celebration, I am thankful. There are so many things for which I am thankful. My husband, my children, my friends & family, my job, my home, etc. The list could go on and on.

I am thankful that God gives me the patience and the determintation necessary to keep going, despite set-backs. I am thankful that I am able to participate in a program that gives me all the tools I need to succeed. And I am thankful that I have a heavenly Father who loves me, despite my flaws and my sinful nature.

God is great and mighty in power. (Psalm 147:5). This was my daughter's memory verse for AWANA this week. It keeps ringing in my ears throughout the day. This is bigger than me. This is about what God has given me the ability to achieve. I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13). This one is in my ears all day as well.

So I have decided to praise God because He is mighty in power and gives me the ability to do everything I need to do in His son, Jesus Christ. This is my focus. And now I'm moving forward.