In Everything, Be Thankful

It's not even November yet, and I'm already eagerly looking forward to the holidays — Christmas & Thanksgiving! Perhaps this is a side affect of turning 40 —this nostalgic holiday feeling on October 29. Actually, I got excited for Thanksgiving after hearing my nine year old pray at dinner on Monday night. 

It began Sunday morning when Pastor Kevin was sharing for communion about being thankful in all things. (Even being thankful when the opposing team beats you in paintball!) Sometimes you wonder if kids are even listening or understanding adult messages. However, it was obvious sitting at the kitchen table Monday evening that Selah "got it." She started to pray and actually mentioned Pastor Kevin in her prayer and his message on being thankful. She then began to go through a whole long list of things for which she was thankful. I can't even begin to remember or list them all. She just started and hit about everything. I sat there amazed first of all that she heard the message and really understood it. Then I was amazed at all the things for which she gave thanks. I thought as she prayed, "yes, God, we're thankful for that." I so appreciate kids at this age and what God teaches me through them.

Selah’s New Glasses

Selah is styling her new fashion glasses.