WHO IS GOD, ANYWAY?

Yesterday I said I loved Rex for who he is -- MY HUSBAND.  But when I transferred that concept to God, I failed to explain Who GOD is!

Now, let me ask you, who is God, anyway?  Should someone ask you right now who God is, how would you explain Him?  Could you?

I was trying to explain to my sleep doctor yesterday why it takes me so long to get to sleep when I go to bed at night, but I failed miserably in convincing him!  You see, it's dark then.  It's quiet.  There are no distractions.  I don't have to worry about the phone ringing.  I cuddle up against my dear, sweet hubby who goes to sleep about the moment his head hits the pillow, so I know he's not going to want to carry on a conversation.  I'm cozy; I'm comfortable.  I don't have to be concerned about doing the laundry, or cooking, or dishes, or cleaning, or anything else for that matter.  I don't have an ache or a pain when I'm lying down.  And I dearly enjoy thinking, praying and meditating when everything else is blocked out of my mind.  The Lord takes advantage of these quiet moments and shows me so many insights into His Word.  Now explain that to any doctor, if you will!

Be that as it may, I got to thinking last night about Who God is, and the thoughts came so thick and fast I just lay in bed and marvelled and smiled to myself in delight with the realization of Who God is.  I would challenge you to get out a sheet of paper and your pen and make your own list.  I'll give you a few suggestions for a starter.

God is love.  God is my peace.  God is joy.  God is my Guide.  God is my Comforter.  God is my Leader.  God is my Redeemer.  God is my Healer.  God is my sunshine.  God is my Strength.  I think you get the idea.  In other words, God is my Everything.  He's my All-in-All.

OK.  Ready to start your list?  You may need more than one sheet of paper before you're finished.  And if that doesn't make your Thanksgiving Day one grand day of thanksgiving, I'm afraid nothing will!

Happy gobbling!

Preacher's Kid