Thanksgiving - Before and After

Psalm 6:8-9:
Away from me, all you who do evil,
for the Lord has heard my weeping.
The Lord has heard my cry for mercy;
The Lord accepts my prayer."
Last Thanksgiving we had a lot to be thankful for. The Lord had blessed us and we were safe. Our Thanksgiving was no less than ever. God was taking care of us while my Dad was unemployed, as I know He will take care of us in any other difficulty.
I read this Bible verse today, just because it was the next one for me to read in my schedule. I was hoping for something happy and nice, but this last part really got to me. I would recommend all of Psalm 6, especially if you are going through a difficult time.
During all of the challenging time, I was aware that we were in the middle of a tunnel and someday we would be out on the other end, and we would see how much God had blessed us.
I read this Bible verse many times in the last year, and I think that's partly why it really struck me today.
You wouldn't believe how often I wept and my cry for mercy. I read the verse, seeing that the Lord said He would hear our weeping and answer our call. I was filled with hope. Today I read it, and I knew that the Lord really had heard my weeping and seen every tear. He was right there when we cried for mercy and relief.
I don't know what you're going through. Maybe it's not even that bad, or you don't feel like it's worth praying about, it's not that big a problem. Maybe it's something that's consumed your every thought, and filled your nights with nightmares. Maybe all the world is dimmed by your fear or anxiety or guilt.
Let me tell you: call for the Lord. He has heard your weeping and knows what you're going through. Call on Him and ask for relief.  
We were in the middle of a tunnel, and seemed like there was no getting out. But we are out. He heard my call.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I do have a lot to be thankful for, if only to see how God has taken care of us.