Day 25
Deuteronomy 8:1–10
Historians have differing perspectives
in relation to the first Thanksgiving
celebrations in America, but we know
some details are true. We know the
Pilgrims’ journey from Holland to
England to the New World was
frightfully difficult, with sickness and
storms on the arduous, weeks-long
voyage. We know once they arrived,
the task of carving dwellings out of the
forest quick enough to hold back the
advancing effects of winter was a losing
race against time. Nearly half of those
who made the trip didn’t survive the
stay.
in relation to the first Thanksgiving
celebrations in America, but we know
some details are true. We know the
Pilgrims’ journey from Holland to
England to the New World was
frightfully difficult, with sickness and
storms on the arduous, weeks-long
voyage. We know once they arrived,
the task of carving dwellings out of the
forest quick enough to hold back the
advancing effects of winter was a losing
race against time. Nearly half of those
who made the trip didn’t survive the
stay.
And yet with sheer survival the order of
each day, and with fears for their
families an all-consuming worry, their
writings and recorded history are filled
with demonstrations and attitudes of
thanksgiving.
Each Sunday—in lean times as well as
relatively plentiful—they gathered for
prayer, meditation, the singing of
hymns, and a sermon. It was their
regular practice to stop and give
thanks to God at the outset of each
week.
Use your prayer time today to think
back over the history of God’s
faithfulness in your life, your family,
and your church. Make a list of
desperate situations or seasons when
you have witnessed His providential
protection and provision.
Hmmm...I'd have to say my family is in the middle of a desperate situation/season. :) But God has been faithful though this hard time. Here are some ways:
-God has eventually provided the funds for things we NEED. Giving my husband or I a little work here and there.
-He has provided us a place to live (even if it is my parent's finished garage. ;) ).
-There is something wrong with the van (actually at least 3 things), but he has kept it running.
-Plus family is going to help pay to get it fixed as a Christmas gift to me!
-God always provided the gas for the van that was NEEDED.
-He kept Josiah and I safe and alive through my difficult pregnancy and his premature birth.
-Plus He provided loving care for both girls while I was in the hospital.
What are some ways God has provided and protected you? I would LOVE to hear, it would be such an encouragement!
For His Glory,
