Okay, here are the rest of my "Thankfulness"  facebook posts for November 2013:

Nov. 10 - the Body of Christ part 2 - none of us is in this alone. "And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it." - I Corinthians 12:26. Today our brothers and sisters in the Philippines are heavy on Father's heart and on my heart - even though I only know two people from the Philippines, and they live in NJ!

O Lord, please pour out Your redemptive power upon each one who has suffered loss! Please pour out Your Spirit upon and within Your people in the Philippines, and Your salvation upon those who do not yet know You! And please show us how to pray, as we join You, Jesus, in intercession!

Day 11 - music! Thank You, Lord, for music!! Throughout history, people have expressed their deepest emotions through music, with or without words. And through music, I find I can express my deepest love for and praise to God Almighty. God has worked powerfully in my life through times of musical worship to pour out His love, work deep healing in my heart, and make His presence known in a beautiful, tangible way!

 Day 12 - Joy! Thank You, Lord, for JOY! So different and so much deeper than the "happiness" the world offers, which is based on circumstances. Joy comes straight from Your Spirit, springing from our love relationship with the Father and the Son; even in the hardest valleys and toughest situations, Lord, You cause Your joy to bubble up in our hearts to bring us peace and hope, and Your joy becomes our strength! So thank You, Lord, for joy!!

 Day 13 - Laughter! Thank You, God, for laughter, for giving us a sense of humor! Laughter is "good medicine," lowering our blood pressure and releasing endorphins; and besides that, it's just plain fun!!

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength" (New Living Translation).

 Day 14 - Hope! Thank You, Lord, for Your hope! Not like the world's "hope," which is merely a wish or anticipation; Your hope is sure, based on substantive promises with YOU backing them up! "My hope is built on nothing less that Jesus' blood and righteousness..." No matter what circumstance we face, we can hope in the Lord!


Day 15 - thankful that God is GOD; that HE is in charge, and I am not! 'Nuff said.

Day 16 - God's creation! Every time I go to the mountains, I am amazed at His power, majesty, creativity, beauty, and just plain awesome-ness! Looking at the beautiful trees this time of year brings the same sense of awe and "wow!"

 Day 17 - God's creativity part 2 - people! On the sixth day, God created people, and since then He's made no two the same! We each reflect God's image and personality in unique and beautiful ways. Thank You, Lord, for people, and for all the wonderful people You have put in my life!

Day 18 - God's creation part 3 - the fall colors! They've been simply spectacular this year, and I'm so enjoying God's artistry!

Day 19 - Thankful to work at Thornwell Home for Children! Every day I am blessed to see how God is at work in the lives of the youth and children whom we serve, bringing healing, hope, and redemption to their lives! I'm thankful for the opportunity to be involved in His work here!

 Day 20 - Thankful for my co-workers at Thornwell! The people I work beside here at CFM are dedicated to making kids' lives better; they're also among my best friends, and a LOT of fun! :)


Day 21 - thanking God for answered prayer! He has not always answered my prayers in exactly the way I sought or hoped for, but he has ALWAYS answered in the way that was best in the long run! He listens when we pray, and if we listen closely, He will guide us on how to pray according to His will. Psalm 138:3 "On the day I called You answered me; my strength of soul You increased." (ESV)

 Day 22 - praising God for our awesome Family Teachers here at Thornwell! God has clearly called each couple and single person here, and He is working through their Christ-like love and servant hearts to minister powerfully to the youths in their care!

 Day 23 - thankful for health! I'm not as young as I used to be (who is, really?), but God has blessed me with health, vitality, and energy. He's also given me a love of the outdoors and great enjoyment of activities that help me stay fit, like hiking and bike riding and walking.

Day 24 - thankful for my church, Bethany Presbyterian, a true "church family" for me! Solid Bible teaching, strong missional focus, freedom and balance in the Spirit, and "contemporary" worship music, where I can be on the worship team - this is what I told Judith Lane Brown I was looking for in a church over 21 years ago, and she said, "You've got to come to Bethany! We've been praying for a guitar player for three years!" The rest, as they say, is history.

Day 25 - pets! Thank You, Lord, for the dogs and cats (and other domesticated critters) who bring so much joy to our lives and become an important member of our family! There 's nothing like the unconditional love of a dog (or a cat who decides to give you attention) to warm your heart, lower your blood pressure, and make your day. Thank You, Lord, for pets! 

 Day 26 - God's provision! Though it is raining and 33* (1* Celsius), I am in a warm house, had plenty to eat for breakfast, and am about to take a hot shower to get ready to go to work - employment which is way more than a "job," but is a ministry with people I enjoy being around. Life is good - thank You, God!

Day 27 - thankful for friends who are bold and loving enough to "call me out" and hold me accountable when I'm in error. Ps. 141:5 says, "Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me; it is oil upon the head; do not let my head refuse it." Truth be told, when one of these friends lovingly confronts me, my first reaction is to refuse it! But God uses these bold and loving friends to protect me from the enemy's schemes to use my own sin-pattern to bring me down. So, if you've been this kind of friend to me, THANK YOU!!!!

 Day 28 - Thankful for...Jesus, Father, Holy Spirit, life, love, joy, peace, family, friends, health, God's creation, music, God's provision, pets, the joy of serving Him and seeing Him work through Thornwell Home for Children, Eagle's Wings Albania, Upward Challenge, PRMI, Bethany Presbyterian Church...I could go on and on...Thank You, Lord!

Day 29 - God's Word! Every time I open up my Bible and read it, the Lord speaks something new or reminds me of a truth I had forgotten. Thank You, Lord, for Your Word - it truly is a "lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path" (Psalm 119:105).

 Day 30 - just plan thankful!! Thankful for a beautiful day with blue skies and lingering fall color; thankful my eyes work and I can see that beauty; thankful for all of you, my friends, and for those not on facebook! And I'm thankful for coffee :)