of jen(ni)

God has been so gracious to Peter and me. I am so thankful.
This is reminding me of a typical "Thanksgiving Day" post of thankfulness. Really, I think every meal should be titled, "Thanksgiving". Well, every meal and every activity in between. I am saddened to think that when I was a kid, Thanksgiving Day was the only day I would express my thankfulness.

I cannot tell you how many times I have lost sight of Romans 8:28 ("All things work for the good of those who love God..."), how many times I squirmed with fear, resentment and anxiety over such small life issues. However, though I doubt and my faith is tested in ways I find excruciatingly difficult, God is still good through it, and His word still stands.

1Pe 1:6-7 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, (7) so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.


We will drive up to Ohio today, smack dab in the middle of rush hour. Holiday rush hour, at that. Great planning. =)
I love road trips and I love visiting my family and friends, so I do not mind. It will be great to see everyone again, and to jokingly nag them about their carnivorous behavior.