A Grateful Heart

// November 27th, 2009 // Loux Family News

There is nothing more powerful in our lives to keep us in the light of wisdom and reason than a grateful heart. Romans 1:21 says that “Although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened”  Ingratitude leads to ignorance which results in darkness and foolishness.

As we celebrated Thanksgiving we had so much to be grateful for.  We’ve watched the Lord add five beautiful children to our family this year alone, felt the grace and supernatural love of God imparted to us, blending us into a family and helping us find our new “normal”.  We’ve watched over the past 10 months as the Lord has transformed their hearts, minds, and even their bodies (Ethan went from looking like a survivor of a death camp to a plump little Christmas elf in 9 months).  We just returned from Los Angeles where our entire family was treated to an all expense paid Disneyland / Universal Studios vacation.  THANK YOU to the local LA business that dreamed of, paid for, and facilitated this dream vacation for us (they asked to remain anonymous).  It would not have been possible without you! This company even flew our precious Telma from Hawaii (where she is attenting YWAM) out to LA to join us!  What an amazing blessing!

When I look at my beautiful bride Renee and our 10 gorgeous kiddos, I am overwhelmed by how blessed I am.  I am a rich man, and this wealth can’t be stolen or lost or destroyed.  No human system or government or disaster can take my wealth, and there is nothing that anyone could offer me that could cause me to give up this wonderful life I have.  Thank you Abba Father!  You are such a good God!
My wife will be blogging more about our trip this week and you’ll get to experience some of our grand adventure through the pictures she posts as well.

God bless you all!

Derek Loux