Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise...
Psalm 100:4a
My Thanksgiving was uneventful and quiet...
Psalm 100:4a
My Thanksgiving was uneventful and quiet...
I had to work a short while this morning to escort a sight impaired man to the infirmary for his medications. Then I had the rest of today for just me and Jesus.
I was up long before sunrise to go into a deep time of prayer. I wasn't expecting to get up so early, but the Holy Spirit alerted me that it was time to pray.
After breakfast, I was able to stay in my cell enjoying a respite from the usual daily routine. I was also able to do some extra Scripture reading.
Most of all, however, I was in the mood to give God a lot of thanks. And this was not because today is the traditional American holiday of Thanksgiving. I was simply in the mood to give the Lord much praise.
At noon, we had our meal. It was humbling, as we had nothing special, just processed turkey roll. There was mashed potatoes and green peas. A tablespoon of cranberry sauce got doled out to each man who went through the chow line. And then there was a small wedge of pumpkin pie. We were given the usual 15 to 20 minutes to consume this bland meal and then return to our cells.
I spent the afternoon typing letters. During the early evening, I was back into the Scriptures, especially reading portions of the beloved book of Revelation in which the saints are seen around God's throne giving Him the glory and honor due His beautiful name. In my mind I put myself before this glorious throne. In fact, one day I will truly be there, right in God's presence beholding His lovely face. My heart yearns for this day.
D.B.
I was up long before sunrise to go into a deep time of prayer. I wasn't expecting to get up so early, but the Holy Spirit alerted me that it was time to pray.
After breakfast, I was able to stay in my cell enjoying a respite from the usual daily routine. I was also able to do some extra Scripture reading.
Most of all, however, I was in the mood to give God a lot of thanks. And this was not because today is the traditional American holiday of Thanksgiving. I was simply in the mood to give the Lord much praise.
At noon, we had our meal. It was humbling, as we had nothing special, just processed turkey roll. There was mashed potatoes and green peas. A tablespoon of cranberry sauce got doled out to each man who went through the chow line. And then there was a small wedge of pumpkin pie. We were given the usual 15 to 20 minutes to consume this bland meal and then return to our cells.
I spent the afternoon typing letters. During the early evening, I was back into the Scriptures, especially reading portions of the beloved book of Revelation in which the saints are seen around God's throne giving Him the glory and honor due His beautiful name. In my mind I put myself before this glorious throne. In fact, one day I will truly be there, right in God's presence beholding His lovely face. My heart yearns for this day.
D.B.