Mmmmmmm...this has been burning in my kitchen the last few days and it smells so good! I will be starting to prepare our Thanksgiving feast soon, so this candle will be burning as I prepare. Such a nice aroma!



My prayer lately has been that I would have a servant's heart during this season as well as be focused on who God is. When I remind myself of truths from His Word, I try to remain steadfast in my desire to serve others and serve God. I have a tendency to allow the stress of the busy days to steal my joy. I can easily become overwhelmed with all the things that need to be done...and I can easily be distracted by all of the glittery and shiny *things* that our world has on display during this over commercialized time of the year.


My thoughts lately have been centered around these truths:

* God is all wise, all powerful, and all good...no majesty in this world can compare.

* He is the giver of all good and perfect gifts.

* He is unchangeable...there is no variation in His character or His glory.

* He is more beautiful and satisfying that any treasure or pleasure in this world.

* He is worthy of continual praise from my lips and heart...Thanksgiving everyday!

As this candle glows and gives a beautiful sweet aroma, may it remind me that what is in my heart and what comes out of my mouth in praise should be a pleasant aroma to God...always giving thanks, always treasuring Him above all, and always seeking Him as the one true Savior of my soul.