31 Days Thanksgiving and Praise - Day 8

Romans 8:28 reads "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose"

Imagine this conversation:

God: “Remi my child, good morning, what would you like to do today? There is a show going on down East heaven lane, would you like to go and see that?

Remi: Thank you papa, but no. Today I would like to do something really, really fun!

God: And what is that my child

Remi: Today, papa I would like to go shoe shopping!!!

God: Laughs... I knew that was coming. Okay you know what to do. Have a wonderful time and come and show me what you got.

Remi: Thank you papa, you are the best and I will. Then I proceed to shout a command – Shoe, shoe shops... be there

And just like that, there was a huge mall of shoes, and shoes and more shoes… bliss!

Well, that’s the type of activities I dream I would get up to when I get to heaven, and an introduction to what I am thankful for today.

Today, dear papa, I am thankful for my love of shoes. Yes, you read that right. Sounds silly right? Well, let me explain why I am thankful.

I am thankful for my love of shoes because of ALL the lessons I have learnt from shoes., Lessons such as being appreciative and the importance of making sure I stay within the realms of Gods Will, that I learnt from my PINK JELLY SHOES !! Remember that post?

And the lessons of patience I learnt when I bought these beauties right here. I waited 6 months for these shoes! Yes you read that right! All the while God was teaching me the essence and meaning of what it means to have patience, as you see, impatience was one of my major problems, but through these shoes right here, I got my breakthrough from impatience. He does work everything together for our good.

I am also thankful to my love of shoes because of the friendships and relationships I have built around shoe conversations. Its amazing what a conversations a beautiful pair of shoes can conjure up, even leading to an individual giving their life to Christ. I have also been known to drag quite a few friends around with me on my shoe shopping hunts and the bi-product has been a stronger friendship, for whilst resting in between shoe hunting, we have shared laughter, tears and much more.

So see, it does not read so silly after all, and God does work everything we do, for our good.

So today, dear papa, I place my basket of thanksgiving at thy feet, wrapped up in praise, thankful for my love of shoes, more so for the lessons you have taught me through them. Lessons such as patience, of being thankful and of love. I am also thankful for the relationships I have acquired and build through them.

Lord I pray my basket of thanksgiving presents a sweet smelling fragrance in thy sight. Be glorified and honored this very day.

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, HERE IS YOUR INVITATION

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL TO THE LORD FOR THIS VERY DAY?

I invite you to present your basket filled with thanksgiving, wrapped up in praise at the masters' feet today; making him famous as you glorify his holy name.

Much Love
Remi Banjo
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