Thankful In All Things - Cindy Sproles

“Cry out, "Save us, O God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, that we may glory in your praise." 1 Chronicles 16:35

I awoke in the wee hours of the morning, dressed, then walked to the prayer garden. The morning mist hung heavy; my feet hidden from sight. I didn’t need to see, I remembered the path. I’d walked it a lot lately—needed this time alone. And again, as odd as it seemed, loneliness weighed heavy.

I crossed the foot bridge and trudged the incline, my chest heaving. Memories of past times flooded my soul. For a moment there was an incredible sense of loss and the conflict of, yet a greater sense of joy.

Scaling the steep rock, slick with the early morning dew, I climbed to the place where my friend and I often perch and talk, seek God. The forest was dense with fog and the only sound, the creek. I lifted my face toward the rays of sunlight that peeked through the trees. Lord, I am thankful. Thankful that you hold me nestled against you. Thankful that you protect me even when I can’t see the covering. Thankful that You love me, just because.

As I sat on the boulder and watched the mist lift from the floor of the forest, I took in the morning. I’m ashamed of the times I forget, the times I ignore the blessings. Those times I whine and feel shunned. God provides for me every day, even when I don’t deserve His provision.
He comes to me when I cry out to Him and He delivers me in ways that I cannot always understand.

As you enjoy your families this Thanksgiving Day, as you say your prayers thanking God for the bounty of food, remember the deep- seated love that God offers to you every day. Stop, lift your hands toward the heavens and truly thank Him. He is worthy of your praise.
May your Thanksgiving be wonderful and your hearts overflow with abundant love.


Cindy Sproles, along with Eddie Jones, are co-founders and co-writers of ChristianDevotions.us. She co-writes the popular He Said, She Said devotions with Jones and they co-host the He Said, She Said Radio show.
She is a graduate of the University of Phoenix and her devotions appear weekly in papers across the eastern United States. Cindy is the editor of Christian Devotions and serves as a co-host on Christian Devotions Speak UP with Marianne Jordan. She is a popular speaker for women's retreats and conferences and also travels with Eddie Jones representing Christian Devotions and teaching at writers conferences across the country. She is a featured writer in Spirit & HEART: A Devotional Journey.



Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9822065-1-5