Christmas Blessings...

I was expecting a different sort of Christmas this year.

When it did not happen as I had expected it to, I began to feel sorry for myself. But God stepped in and showed me differently.

I have SO much to be thankful for this year. This time last year? It was all about survival. Keeping my family warm. Keeping my family fed. Hoping there would be enough and that I could make it through to spring and the warm weather.

Thank You, Father. For what You have blessed me with.

I am home in Arizona with my life.
A GREAT job.
Enough to share with others without worry for the future.
A beautiful, warm home.
A family, (albeit animal),  who loves me beyond anything I have ever known before.
Food in the fridge and in the cabinets.
Hay in the barn.
A GOOD and reliable vehicle.
Friends.
Good health.
My Bible and being able to read it any time I need.
A relationship with You that is real and vital and growing. Your love and forgiveness, Your mercy and grace...

I am grateful, Father. But I have one more request to ask of You.

My children, Father. Please. Whatever it may take. Bring them to the foot of the cross and into relationship with You. Love them for me. Where ever they are. Whatever they are doing. Draw them to You and keep them in the palm of Your hand. Now. And forever.