Today 11-23-2020

Philippians 4:6 NASB "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."I really wanted to give him a piece of my mind! As I cleaned up the yard and did repairs from the damage from our neighbor's tree, I happened to see him out in his yard and wanted to "let him have it"! But the more I looked at him, I realized that he needed some help. Today's verse shares about not being anxious, about praying and pleading with thanksgiving to God! As I went over to his yard, I asked God for the strength to keep my mouth shut about my anger and allow me to lend a hand. As I walked over there, I began to thank God that no one was hurt during the event, the things broken were only stuff and life is more about being thankful for life. Sometimes God gives us opportunities to help our enemies, and how we chose to do that can either show how thankful we are or how selfish we can be! I was taught another life lesson about being thankful and going where He calls us to go! May you follow where He leads and be thankful despite our own selfish feelings! peace, tom