What a day!

…I woke up in Florida! There’s just something about warmth, sunshine and the beach that refreshes my soul. I am blessed to be able to spend 5 days with my parents who have graciously invited me and a friend to share some of their vacation time (and condo!) with them. It’s just a week or so after the mid-semester point, so the break is welcomed; and this year the Florida weekend came at the same time as the college’s “fall break”. We have been enjoying the warm weather, dolphin and pelican “shows” and shell hunting, but reality will strike when we return home to the NE PA seasonal temps.

I have been trying to be aware of what God has given me (big and small) recently and thought I’d take a couple minutes to share some of the blessings with you all.

This past weekend I enjoyed some “R&R” with the ladies who attended the conference at New Hope Baptist Church in Watertown, NY. We looked at Philippians 3-4. What a thrill to share the Word and watch God make connections as only He can do. There’s a new name in the Book of Life, as a young woman accepted Jesus’ gift of salvation!

Our Sunday ladies Bible study is doing a study of the concept of “inheritance” and I have been challenged to not only see myself as a co-heir with Jesus, but also to accept that which God has given me—which includes going and getting it sometimes.

The month of November will bring my favorite holiday and this year my sister and her family will be joining us so there will be added excitement. In the meantime, let’s determine to be thankful for all that God has given us in people, possessions and especially His presence. Don’t wait until the end of the month to say thanks, be aware of what God has blessed you with and let your heart overflow to the Giver, as well as those around you.

What a day!