Amid the struggles, quarrels, and trials you face in life,
may Thanksgiving be a time
to celebrate the Lord who has been gracious to all.

In life, the reality is not "whether" or not we will teach others, but "what" we will teach them.  We teach by the testimony of our lives through the decisions we make. Please realize today every action you make is being viewed by others.  You are either helping them travel more confidently the right path or encouraging them to walk the road of destruction.  You might not believe it, but others are learning through your words and actions today. 

This should give you pause for reflection, to examine your own lifestyle and choices.  However, it should also empower you to understand the influence you have on the world around you.  For better or for worse, you can make a difference.

I am exceedingly happy to report that Dave's side lump has completely disappeared as of this week. Honestly, I am so surprised by it's disappearance, and I know God must have done it.  That's the way our God works... sometimes a large obstacle seems to consume your life one moment.  Then as you surrender to the Lord, it slowly fades until one day you realize it is completely gone.  You're not sure exactly how it left, when it left, or even where it went, but at the same time, you don't really care.  It's enough to simply rest in the relief that the problem is gone.  Praying today that you are able to experience divine relief from a disheartening situation too.