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Hello November!!

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Today was the day I've been waiting months for! A cool, crisp morning to celebrate the beginning of the month of November. 

What a difference one day can make. Yesterday evening, sweet hubby and I took an evening walk. The weather was warm and muggy. The more we walked the warmer it got, until we headed home feeling sticky and nasty. 

This morning though, we opened the door and a fresh, cool, refreshing breeze greeted us! After 7 months of warm, humid mornings, this was a delightful beginning to the day!

Today is also the beginning of a new month - Welcome November!  There is something that brings out a newness in our hearts this month.  Traditionally this month we tend to focus more on gratitude, on counting our blessings. A spirit of thankfulness is like this morning's weather - a fresh and refreshing perspective.  

Through the daily grind of life, our focus tends to be on each day and the tasks it brings. Over and over, same people, same work, same ole, same ole. When we get into this rut of life our hearts become like yesterday's weather - sticky, humid, stale and oppressive. But, gratitude is like allowing fresh breeze to sweep through. With is comes refreshment, renewal, excitement and a change of perspective. Looking at things with a grateful heart changes us. 

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"There is always something to be thankful for." Whatever situation we may find ourselves in, if we look long and hard enough, we can find something to be thankful for. Once our focus changes, we see things in a new light and new hope fills our hearts. As we begin November, may we be encouraged to look around and to count our blessings. 

Like the old hymn states..."Count your many blessings, see what God has done."

If you are interested in a daily Scripture this month, click Bible Reading Plan for a free printable.  

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