5 Kernels of Corn

Had the privilege and honor to lead the final CS Prayer Meeting of 2018.  Part of the Prayer Items....was based on the story or legend of the 5 Kernels of Corn which dates back to the original Thanksgiving, when the pilgrims were experiencing their first winter.  They had nothing to eat but their daily rations of 5 kernels of corn.  So every year... as part of the tradition, they'd go through these 5 kernels and offer 5 thankgivings for the year.

My criteria.... "I am thankful for..."
1) yourself
2) your family
3) your church
4) your country

A lot of the men were thankful for their wives (Awwww.....) their jobs.  Everyone was thankful for this church family - a place of joy and restoration.  One sister even went onto say that CS is especially blessed with joy...more so than the other congregations.  (Not a competition, just a statement of fact).

When it got to country.... oh gawwwwwwwwwwwd..... I took the high road and gave thanks for democracy (in spite of the results).  Some people openly said they were thankful for Trump.  (What did I do?!?!?!?)  But one sister said... "If God is able to use Nebuchadnezzar, He can use anyone."  Tru dat.  Tru dat.  And we all know what happens to Nebuchadnezzar.... nyuk nyuk nyuk....

The 5th and final kernel.... I especially reserved some time to give thanks for... our pastor.  Tears really starting coming out by then... glad that PAL wasn't there last night.  HA!

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it overthose entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.  ~1 Peter 5:2-4

So much to be thankful for this year.  As for me... not in any particular order. Almost like my Top 10 is halfway done!!! HA!!

5) Warriors Championship - I know, shallow.
4) Family coming together in the midst of a stormy season
3) God's provision and sustenance for 2 wonderful SoCal trips + 1 Yosemite trip
2) Being surrounded by witnesses like clouds and rainbows from past and present
1) {New beginnings...}

Mood: Grateful