Thankful

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever"- Psalm 107:1 (NIV).

Thursday is often referred to as Thankful Thursday. It's no wonder that Thanksgiving is on a Thursday. Being thankful during our mountain top days is easy, but those valley days can be anorexic in thankfulness. Believe it or not, we have things to be thankful for in the valleys of our lives. It is, after all, the valleys that make us aware of our need for a Savior and our chance to see His power demonstrated and His merciful provision to get us through the trying times. Once we ascend to the mountain top again, we can easily look back and see God's handiwork in getting us there. We won't be able to stay there long; there will be another valley to traverse, but after each victorious trip we become stronger in faith and trust God more. God is truly good; His love never ceases and His mercy is without end. Be thankful for and during your mountain top experiences and for your valley lows. They are the Divine process making you into who you are to become.