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understand the unmerited favor in my life. I understand that “my life and my gifts” are not about me at all but about the people God called me to serve. This is why, this season you should take a moment to evaluate how you take care of your temple, such as what things you put in your body, what you eat, what you listen to and watch. Are those things I gained a better understanding of the purpose of my gifts and those are the things I am thankful and grateful for this year. God honoring? How about the way you dress, when someone sees you walking down the street or going to work, do they get the impression that you are the daughter or son of the most High? Can others see His joy in you? Sometimes we are so busy complaining about the things we don’t have yet that we fail to give thanks, to give grateful for another year of grace, deliverance and blessings. I know we are all busy, trying to get many things done, buying gifts, getting the house ready and rushing from event to event, but can you take a moment or two to think back about all the things God has done for you? My inventory at the top of the article was not a bragging list, or me beating my chest saying: “see all I have done” but a testimony of God’s blessings in my life and how He has chosen to glorify Himself in my life. I have the feeling that if you slow down enough you too will see that the Lord has been very good to you this year. Go put on a pretty outfit, let your hair down and share with the world what you are joyful and grateful about. You will be a blessing to others and yourself. 21