Thanksgiving On the Home Front By Rayanne Ward
The other day Elijah and I went to Wal-Mart together. As we came into the store, Elijah exclaimed, “Momma, look! Why do they have a Christmas tree, there’s the Hallow
een stuff. We haven't even had Halloween yet, that’s just crazy.” It’s amazing how smart and intuitive a four year boy can be. Elijah was right; it is crazy that stores are already decorating for the Christmas Holidays. What struck me is that Thanksgiving Day seems to be a holiday that is diminishing in the commercialism of Christmas. I remember places being decorated with turkeys, pilgrims, and cornucopias. Everyone talked about the things for which they were thankful. Nowadays, we just give a nod to Thanksgiving and fly straight to Christmas.
There is nothing wrong with celebrating Christmas as Trinity so aptly put it last year, “We can celebrate Jesus everyday,” but we should not neglect our giving of thanks.
In this newsletter, Reid and I want to take and opportunity to express our gratitude and thankfulness as we reflect on all that God has done this past year. In all of our circumstances and daily lives God has revealed himself to us and has richly blessed us.
God is our great provider. There is not enough space to list all that God provided this past year physically, spiritually, and emotionally. God has daily met all of our needs. We are grateful to you for being a part of that faithful provision. God used your financial gifts and prayers to meet the needs of Legacy Leadership Ministry. We are thankful for you and offer thanksgiving to God for you. We are also grateful for all of the ministry opportunities that God provided last year.
God is our great protector. Reid returned home safely after each ministry trip. Thank you to those who faithfully prayed for his safety and for God’s faithful protection. Zachariah wanted to come early but God protected him and he didn’t come too early. Born at 36 weeks, he was small but healthy.
God is our great healer. God took care of Trinity as she had surgery to remove a small benign tumor from her cheek. I healed quickly from an emergency C-section to deliver Zachariah.
God faithfully guides our footsteps and gives wisdom in making decisions. As we began praying in February for wisdom about the direction of Legacy Leadership Ministry and for our family, God faithfully directed Reid to a new part-time position on staff at Bush Memorial Baptist Church. It is amazing to look back and see how God orchestrated the whole process. This new position allows Reid to apply the principles and truths that he teaches through Legacy events in the context of a local body of believers. It is an great way to serve our local congregation as well as serve as an example and model to other congregations.
God is gracious as he reveals himself to us and allows us to fellowship with Him. We are so thankful for His salvation and His faithfulness to our family. Please stop and take a moment to thank God for all that he has done and to see Him and his attributes in all that he has done in your life this past year. We are able to see and know God through the things he does in our lives. I believe you will stand in awe of our Great King as your reflect and offer thanksgiving and praise.
een stuff. We haven't even had Halloween yet, that’s just crazy.” It’s amazing how smart and intuitive a four year boy can be. Elijah was right; it is crazy that stores are already decorating for the Christmas Holidays. What struck me is that Thanksgiving Day seems to be a holiday that is diminishing in the commercialism of Christmas. I remember places being decorated with turkeys, pilgrims, and cornucopias. Everyone talked about the things for which they were thankful. Nowadays, we just give a nod to Thanksgiving and fly straight to Christmas.There is nothing wrong with celebrating Christmas as Trinity so aptly put it last year, “We can celebrate Jesus everyday,” but we should not neglect our giving of thanks.
In this newsletter, Reid and I want to take and opportunity to express our gratitude and thankfulness as we reflect on all that God has done this past year. In all of our circumstances and daily lives God has revealed himself to us and has richly blessed us.
God is our great provider. There is not enough space to list all that God provided this past year physically, spiritually, and emotionally. God has daily met all of our needs. We are grateful to you for being a part of that faithful provision. God used your financial gifts and prayers to meet the needs of Legacy Leadership Ministry. We are thankful for you and offer thanksgiving to God for you. We are also grateful for all of the ministry opportunities that God provided last year.
God is our great protector. Reid returned home safely after each ministry trip. Thank you to those who faithfully prayed for his safety and for God’s faithful protection. Zachariah wanted to come early but God protected him and he didn’t come too early. Born at 36 weeks, he was small but healthy.
God is our great healer. God took care of Trinity as she had surgery to remove a small benign tumor from her cheek. I healed quickly from an emergency C-section to deliver Zachariah.
God faithfully guides our footsteps and gives wisdom in making decisions. As we began praying in February for wisdom about the direction of Legacy Leadership Ministry and for our family, God faithfully directed Reid to a new part-time position on staff at Bush Memorial Baptist Church. It is amazing to look back and see how God orchestrated the whole process. This new position allows Reid to apply the principles and truths that he teaches through Legacy events in the context of a local body of believers. It is an great way to serve our local congregation as well as serve as an example and model to other congregations.
God is gracious as he reveals himself to us and allows us to fellowship with Him. We are so thankful for His salvation and His faithfulness to our family. Please stop and take a moment to thank God for all that he has done and to see Him and his attributes in all that he has done in your life this past year. We are able to see and know God through the things he does in our lives. I believe you will stand in awe of our Great King as your reflect and offer thanksgiving and praise.
One foundational principle that Legacy Leadership Ministry teaches is the biblical truth found though out the Bible and specifically given in Deuteronomy 6:6-25 that parents are to disciple and teach their children about God and the things of God. It is humbling to know that God has entrusted and blessed us with three beautiful children. He has given us the mandate to teach and train them. It is amazing to see God at work in their hearts each day. Please pray that God would give us the wisdom and grace we need to daily teach and train our children. As we teach others about how to lead and invest in the lives of their children, please pray that we would be faithful to do the same at home.
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