Good morning and happy Monday. Just a few days away from Thanksgiving. My prayers this time of year are for us to realize how thankful we should be and that the world of self satisfaction melts away from our hearts. That we find that place within us to love each other and to care for each other,and not just the people we know but the ones we don't. I'm thankful it doesn't potentially cost me my life to worship Jesus. That my family is not at risk for me having a Bible or spreading the Word of God through this message. I pray that we stop taking all this for granted and really apply this to our lives daily and not just on Sunday. That God is first in our lives just like He said He should be. To be ready to give up everything we hold dear to follow after Jesus just like He said to. If we believe some of what the Bible says why aren't we believing all of what it says? In Luke chapter 9 Jesus was not trying to discourage people from following, He was making sure they knew the cost to do so. If you truly are going to follow Him,then be prepared to pay the cost. Nothing here on this earth is worth hanging onto just to loose our eternity with Him. This season be thankful for the smallest of things in your life. Jesus is in all them. He cares about every part of you. Be thankful for the country that lets you read this and your Bible anytime you want without any danger. Use these blessing to be a blessing. In love always. <><