So Much to be Thankful for

In preparation for Thanksgiving, I’ve been reading through a Psalms of Thanksgiving study plan. One psalm that stood out to me was Psalm 34, especially in light of all God has done this year.

Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him

Last Thanksgiving, I was in the middle of the worst of my long COVID symptoms. I was wearing a heart monitor and had just gotten an echocardiogram done the day before. I was on steroids and several other medications. I had very little energy and took daily naps, sometimes more than one. I was frustrated by how little I could do with my family.

Still, I was thankful last year because I knew God was good. His faithfulness and constant presence comforted me. He never changed, and He never left me.

I am thankful this year because my relationship with my God has grown over the last year and a half. It has been a hard year, but He is my strength.

Those who fear him have no lack

In February of this year, I lost my job due to my long COVID. That hurt. I loved my job. But it clearly was God’s plan that I move on.

Throughout the five months that I was without a job, not once did I not have the money I needed for medicine, food, or bills. God provided all that I needed. I saw His provision in a new way this year, and I am so thankful.

Oh, magnify the LORD with me

God has made Himself known in my life over the last year and a half, and I am so humbled. How have you seen God working in your life? Let’s magnify Him together this Thanksgiving!