Month of Thanks -- Year Four

Wow!  Is it just me or is time just flying by? 

 It's November 1st today -- already. 

 I'm excited for this time of year. 

 I love it! 

* photo courtesy of chrisfaykus via flickr

 It's the time of year that I try and focus more on the things I am grateful for.  I've been sharing what I am thankful for each day until Thanksgiving for four years now. 

(I've been blogging for four years?  Kinda crazy!)  

This year, although it has been a tough year, has been full of huge testimony-building experiences.  

My heart is full.

I'd like to start this Month of Thanks by saying how

 thankful I am for prayer.

I am so thankful that I have the knowledge that I can talk to my Heavenly Father 

anytime and anywhere.

What a comfort this is!

This year, my family, my extended family, some of my friends, my country have all gone through really tough challenges.  It's been a comfort to know that I can go to my Heavenly Father in prayer to ask for His help, guidance, and comfort.  

I know He hears me.

I know this because I have seen miracles happen in answers to my prayers.

I don't believe that things happen just by coincidence.  

My husband, who was out of work at the beginning of this year, received a call for an interview from a company that he didn't even apply for and ended up getting that job.

How can that be coincidence?

My year was filled with instances like this where I could see the hand of the Lord in my life.

 

I know He hears and listens to me. 

 I also know that He does answer all of our prayers. 

 The answers do come.  Maybe not when we expect them but

  they do come.  

So, today, I am thankful for prayer and 

for a loving Heavenly Father who hears and answers my prayers.