Thankful for belief in someone bigger than myself

I cannot imagine living life without believing that Someone (my heavenly Father) loves me, watches over me and helps me through good times and bad.  As I was driving my car recently, this song by Matthew West blessed my heart.  The chorus lyrics say this:   

“Hello, my name is child of the one true King.

I’ve been saved. I’ve been changed. 

I have been set free.

‘Amazing grace’ is the song I sing,

Hello, my name is child of the one true King.”

 

I invite you to view this video by Matthew West at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuJWQzjfU3o

I hope you enjoy hearing it as much as I have been. 

Thankful for health

Let’s begin with health.  I remember my mother saying you cannot buy health.  That statement is true.  We can spend a lot of money on health care, doctors’ visits, medicines, surgeries, etc, but we cannot buy good health.  If we have good health, we are blessed. 

Thanksgiving week

Have you noticed people on Facebook listing their “things to be thankful for” each day?  I have not done that but it’s a good idea.  It helps us be mindful of the important people and situations in our life.  It focuses our attention in a positive way.  I know it’s long past November first but since it’s my blog, let’s start it now at this week of Thanksgiving.  I am sure we can all think of big and small things we are thankful.  I am also sharing some photos I've taken. 

Relationships and Health

You might wonder why I’ve spent two weeks sharing information about relationships.  Don’t I write about health and wellness?  Why should I be talking about relationships?  We are social people and our interactions with significant people in our lives affect us.   

 An April 2013 study looked at nearly 5000 people and found that “the quality of a person’s relationships with a spouse, family and friends predicted the likelihood of major depression disorder in the future.”  People dealing with difficult relationships (unsupportive and strained spouses) were more likely to become depressed than people who had no spouse.  This study can be found at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130430194037.htm  

So, as we approach the holiday season, can we stop and be glad for our supportive, loving people?  I’ve been blessed with family and friends who enrich my life.  I am thankful.