"What Are You Thankful For?"

A few weeks ago, we handed out a flier in Master Club. The flier was an announcement for a special night coming up on November 18th. On the flier, I asked the kids to write something they were thankful for. They then were to bring it back on that night. Last night, we had our special thanksgiving night. Most of the kids brought back their paper and those who didn't filled out one when they arrived. Here are some things that the kids wrote: I am thankful for... "Family, Friends, Shelter" "God" "Jesus Christ" "My Home" "My Mommy" "My Mom and Dad" "The Food that is provided for us" "Friends" "Master Club" "The True God" "For the Soldiers that support our Country" I am very thankful for the Master Club kids. And to The Parents that bring their children to Master Club, so that they can learn more about our Blessed Savior, who gave His life for them. Dear Master Club Parents, You know what I am thankful for... your kids. Each one of them holds a special place in my heart. It takes a lot of work to get these games ready for your kids. And I'll admit sometimes I get a little overwhelmed, but then I see the look on your kids faces when they step up those stairs, and I realize that a little effort goes a long way. So to you parents I say thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your kids. They are truly a delight! Are you thankful for your kids? Have you told them? Praying for your kids, Miss Jen Byerly Ps. There is a bulletin board in the Peter Room with all your kids "Thankfuls" on it. Take time to take a look.

"Thankfulness"

I am thankful for my friends and family For all the Things God's Given to me. I'm am thankful for Life that's free. I am thankful for My salvation. I am thankful for God's creation. I am thankful for my Heavenly mansion. Are you Thankful my friend, As Thanksgiving day is near? Have you Thanked The LORD the creator for all that's dear? For the ONE who died for you have you shed a thankful tear? Remember this: God has been so good to us. He has given us many promises. He promises never to leave us nor forsake us. He promises to keep us in His hand and no one shall ever pluck us out of it. When things look to hard, and life has you down, look up my dear friend! God wants good things for us. He truly loves us! "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." ~ John 15:12-14.

Trust and Obey

Read Jeremiah 32 to better understand this Devotional. Jeremiah did what God said and bought his cousin's field. Only to find out that the land was shortly to be overthrown by the Chaldeans. Jeremiah cried out to God. He told the LORD that he did what God had asked of him. It was almost like Jeremiah was saying "Why God?" God's Answer to Jeremiah's cry was this: "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?" ~ Jeremiah 32:27. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had obeyed God, but it wasn't turning out like you thought it would? And you found yourself asking God why? It is almost as if we obey God because we believe He is going to reward us for our obedience. Yet we should be obeying Him because we love Him. We shouldn't question God. However, we are fallible. Even Jeremiah questioned God. God knew this would happen. Look at the LORD's Reply. He said, "Behold, I am the LORD." The name Lord or Jehovah means the Existing One. God was telling Jeremiah, "I am the one in charge." God then said, "The God of all flesh." The LORD was reminding Jeremiah that He is the creator and that Jeremiah was nothing but flesh. The LORD went on to ask a rhetorical question. "Is there any thing too hard for me?" He told Jeremiah basically this, "Look, I am the LORD, the Existing One. Do you think you know more than me? You are nothing but flesh and I Am the One who created all flesh. Do you really think there is anything too hard for me to do?" How about you child of God? Are you asking God why? Are you obeying Him because of what He will give you? Or are you obeying because you love Him? All The LORD wants from His own is for them to Trust and Obey!

"The Past"

I cannot go back and undo wrong deeds done. Looking back I find that I'm dwelling under the sun. We cannot turn the clock to become young again, None can change their past, no not even one man. Remember Lot's wife, who with one glance she died. Don't reflect on hurts or the tears you have cried. Remember God promises He will with us dwell, He is by my side and I know all is well. Know this little heart, God Loves THEE! Our God will forgive all your iniquity. Set thine heart on His Highway! Cleave to God's Hope this very day. "The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee." ~ Jeremiah 31:3