Hebrews
11
This
is a great time of year to think of what we are thankful for. I am especially
grateful for my Dad as it’s his 86th birthday on Thanksgiving, he is a veteran
of the Korean War serving in the Air Force, and was my first hero.
When
I read Hebrews 11 God reminds me of all those who "by faith" followed
and believed, though they had not yet received what was promised, only
believed, and kept marching on. Life can be so hard and confusing at times, and
we wonder where God is in all of it. It's important to have "heroes"
that we can look back at, read their stories, and be encouraged. It's a good
idea to look to those who've struggled but remain faithful, but real, not
denying their journey, but trusting that God has them in His hand.
I
have had quite of few of these folks throughout my faith journey for these last
30 years. Some are Pastors, Sunday School teachers, leaders etc; but a good number are
just regular folks who love Jesus, people and me. They lived their lives
consistently like they did when alone.
I am thankful for Hebrews 11 people I
can read about, but also for those in my own life and pray that I am more and
more becoming one to others coming behind me.
We may never have monuments erected or holidays named for us, but we have
something far more precious and rare: we bear His name and get to join Him in
blazing trails and taking ground.
It is a battle isn't it? It does not matter
what branch you serve in but that you are faithful to carry out what your
position requires with honor and integrity.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving
Cheryl
Laurenza, LCMHC, LPC, NCC
The
Refuge Counseling Center, LLC
155
Main Street
Salem,
NH 03079
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