The Business of Thanksgiving

Or perhaps that should be, The Thanksgiving of Business.

Starting a business can be grueling.  There's so much to do, there's so much to think about, so many decisions to make, and it all takes time!  Time away from lettering.  Time away from playing at the drawing board.  Time away from the things you want to do and time away from the things you have to do!  It can be both exhausting and exhilarating.

So, since the month of November is a time I set aside for thanksgiving, I have decided to put one more thing on my already full plate--I am going to slow down and take some time each day to reflect on the many blessings (and trials!) of getting this business up and running.

Proverbs 16:9 says, "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

It is good for me to remember this as I am engaged in the planning and decision making process.

So, today, I am thankful for that reminder from scripture that it is the Lord who ultimately establishes my steps--in this business and in all of my life.

Would you like to read more expressions of Thanksgiving this month?  I, along with many other bloggers, are participating in the 4th annual November of Thanksgiving.  Have a blog?  Then you are invited to participate!  Don't have a blog?  Feel free to leave a note in my comments so that I can give thanks along with you!