As I sat this morning after spending time with my Father God. I began to reflect on my childhood. I was blessed to have a biological parents that loved me enough to give me to my father’s second oldest sister and husband at 3 months of age. As I was reared I was blessed to be in a Pentecostal Christian home. My aunt a Minister and my Uncle a Deacon. Church, Church, and more Church. As I continued to mature, I began to spend Saturdays with another Aunt that was a Leading Lady or as some refer to a First Lady of two congregations. Our tasks each Saturday began with cooking, then baking pies. We then went on to cleaning, and ironing. If there was an upcoming convention, I assisted her with packing for my uncle and her. I remember well the trips to North West Florida, and Central Florida. I was always filled with excitement because I would get to see my friends from near and far. From those early years I have a close bond with a friend in Orlando to this day. As time went on my Uncle that reared me passed on. The Uncle that was a Senior Pastor and State Superintendent passed away. Twelve years later my mother passed. Three years later so did my Aunt that was a First Lady. One may say so much death for a young lady. yes, I agree, however God allowed them to impart Godly wisdom into me. As I reflect and prepare to celebrate 19 years of service to God and a congregation where my husband serves as the Senior Pastor I know that through those six people, HE ordered my steps. HE used them to mold, teach, and mentor me. As I reflect, I Am Grateful for the things HE has done.

Psalm 37:23

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.

I am grateful for the things that You have done
Yes I am grateful for the victories we’ve won
I could go on and on and on about Your works
Because I’m grateful, grateful so grateful just to praise you, Lord
Flowing from my heart
Are the issues of my heart
Is gratefulness
(repeat)

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Grateful, grateful, grateful, grateful
Grateful, grateful, grateful, grateful
Grateful, grateful, grateful, gratefulness
Is flowing from my heart

Flowing from my heart
Are the issues of my heart
Is gratefulness

In Memory of Elder Leonard and Missionary Florie Hansberry