Dear Friend,

It is hard to fathom that November has already arrived. The month of November is synonymous with gratefulness and thanksgiving. Our God’s blessings and love are new and fresh every day with the rising of the sun. However, if we are honest with ourselves, we are not always satisfied with what we have. We often yearn for the newest and best, whether it’s a popular item or something that everyone else seems to be getting, but do we truly need those coveted items?

I once heard it said, “Never take what you have for granted. Someone else is dreaming of it.” We must know and trust that God will provide for our needs. We must also strive to be the best representation of Him in helping to meet the needs of others. If we live with discontentment and envy because of the things we do not have, gratefulness and thanksgiving will always be a foreign concept.

Gratefully yours,