Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness... Psalm 65:11

Blessed be the Lord,
who daily loadeth us with benefits,
even the God of our salvation.

Psalm 68:19

Attempting to recap the ways God has shown us His goodness over the past year is a humbling challenge -- but we are thankful for His everlasting love and faithfulness. His grace and strength in the midst of trials. His mercies which are new every morning in spite of our repeated failures.

Our God is GOOD.

We have celebrated weddings, birthdays, and new babies, as well as the home-going of loved ones. We have laughed with friends and family. And cried.

At this very moment I am blessed to hear Miss Music Box pounding the piano with a beautiful arrangement of "Immortal, Invisible." I am thankful the provision of our wonderful piano and the teachers who continue to challenge and encourage our children to use their talents for God's glory.

Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us,
but unto thy name give glory,
for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.
Psalm 115:1

As we endeavor to build a house to use for His glory, as we seek His blessing on our efforts with livestock and land, as we teach our children by precept and example, may we always remember this God who has promised to never leave nor forsake us.

He has not promised an easy life, but a rewarding one as we live in light of eternity.