This week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day -- a national holiday of
thanks, it is also a wonderful time for those of the household of God to
reflect and rejoice in all the wonderful blessings that are ours from God
our Father.

Chosen:
"...He chose us in Him (Christ Jesus) before the foundation of the world..."
Ephesians 1:4

Called:
"And those whom He thus foreordained, He also called..." Romans 8:30

Born from above:
"...What is born of the Spirit is spirit." John 3:6

Justified:
"Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through
our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1

Sanctified:
"And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also might be sanctified
through the truth." John 17:19

Beloved children of God:
"The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of
God." Romans 8:16
"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children..." Ephesians 5:1

No matter what our present circumstances, we have the promise of
Romans 8:28 for which we are very thankful,
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those
who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."

And the purpose! "For those whom He foreknew [of whom He was aware
and loved beforehand], He also destined from the beginning [foreordaining
them] to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His
likeness], that He might become the firstborn among many brethren."
Romans 9:29 Amplified Bible

We have theses blessings and so many more through the life, death,
resurrection and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, the beloved Son of God.
To Him be blessing, glory, honor and praise now and forever more! Amen