I have heard it said “when you have a hard time going to sleep. counting sheep will help”. Can you imagine closing you eyes and a white fence appears, on one side a flock of sheep wait patiently for their turn to jump the fence so you can count them. I have also heard drinking warm milk before bed will help you sleep well. I’m sure you may have heard of what are sure fire ways to help when sleep eludes you. Many of us like to read books to calm our minds and wind down from the stress of the day.

We set the pillows just right, slip into bed and pull the covers up to the perfect place; we then get that special book we need to finish, knowing that sleep is not far away. Maybe we will get 3 chapters done before our eye lids get to heavy to keep open. Unfortunately, so many of us today lack the opportunity to enjoy even the simplest pleasures of life; food on the table, roof over the families head, bed to rest in and safety from the harsh elements; the heat of summer and the cold of winter.

So many take for granted the blessing they enjoy, never stopping their daily routines to count them. They go from one day to the next never realizing life is just a puff of smoke, here one moment and gone the next. We are blessed to be a blessing to others, no matter what we have when we share with those who have not our blessing are multiplied. When we love others through sharing we allow the love of Jesus to shine through; touching the lives of those in need of love.

Every season is a season of sharing, however; it is during this season of Thanksgiving most of us stop to count our blessings. To acknowledge the goodness of our Creator for all His creatures; to open our hearts and consider those less fortunate. We recognize the sacrificial blood shed for us, teaching us how to sacrifice for others. As you prepare to give thanks this season, think of someone you can invite into your home to share your table, the warmth of family and the love of God. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace