sail on...

"...rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith -- of greater worth than gold -- may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him!" 1 Peter 1:6-8

As those on the Mayflower sailed the treacherous ocean, they persevered through vast struggles clinging to God.

When the ship rocked...  they kept looking up and praying and praising God.
When food was scarce...  they kept looking up and praying and praising God.
When death struck... they kept looking up and praying and praising God.
When cold, bitter winds blew... they kept looking up and praying and praising God.
When all hope seemed lost... they kept looking up and praying and praising God.

Through their example we are reminded life is not always easy or ''on course".  But because of God and His immense love for us, we rest in the fact we are not forgotten, ignored, tossed aside. He loves... cares... and provides for us.

This Thanksgiving season, may we thank Him first. Because when the seas of life are uncertain, we are assured of a safe, complete journey when we sail on with God.

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal