I like to believe that I often take time to realize how blessed I am and to be thankful for all of the things that God has given me. I don't know if I really appreciate it all enough though. This November I will be making a list of things that I am thankful for. Every Thursday I will list thirty things that I am thankful for. In no particular order.
I hope that my journey into the spirit of thanksgiving will encourage you to look around and be truly thankful as well.
1. I am thankful that I can talk to God anytime, anywhere, about anything.
2. I am thankful that I have known my grandparents - and have memories with each of them.
3. I am thankful for my cozy bed. So cozy I don't want to leave.
4. I am thankful for my office at work. It is a wonderful haven to work from.
5. I am thankful for sweet tea. That I not only never go thirsty but have my favorite drink always a car ride away.
6. I am thankful for pens and paper - that we can record our thoughts...and make to do lists.
7. I am thankful to work at a place where I can talk about Christ and say "Bless you" without worry of criticism.
8. I am thankful for a brother who is a friend, who will drop by my house just to hang out for ten minutes.
9. I am thankful to not only have one Christian girlfriend, but to have at least seven who have been beside me through the years.
10. I am thankful for my student ambassadors - who help me and bless me and surprise me and encourage me.
11. I am thankful for words. Their beauty. Their message. Their power. Their legacy.
12. I am thankful that I have clothes to wear every day - a closet full of more than I need.
13. I am thankful for blankets. They provide warmth and comfort.
14. I am thankful for my television. I have news and stories and productions and entertainment in the comfort of my own home.
15. I am thankful for music - it makes sense of feelings, comforts, excites, and tells a millions stories.
16. I am thankful for the Christmas season. The meaning, the smells, the tastes, the cool air, the tradition...
17. I am thankful for books. They are a wonderful escape, a source of encouragement, and a path to adventure.
18. I am thankful to live in the USA. No matter how corrupt our nation may be becoming, it is still the home of the free and land of the brave.
19. I am thankful for the Bible. It's message. It's guidance. It's instruction.
20. I am thankful for my father. That he still takes care of me. That he has always been my biggest fan.
21. I am thankful for clean water. To drink. To wash with. Not everyone has that.
22. I am thankful for photos that capture special moments.
23. I am thankful that I went to WCA - where I received a great education, made amazing memories, and met my best friends.
24. I am thankful for Pandora - bringing a random selection of music to my desk.
25. I am thankful for candles. They make things smell delicious.
26. I am thankful to have a place to go home to. A roof over my head. A cozy couch. A husband who loves me.
27. I am thankful for Facebook - where I can catch up with and be encouraged by friends and family.
28. I am thankful for the two devotions I'm doing right now. One about Paul. One about the women of the Bible.
29. I am thankful for hot chocolate. And over sized mugs.
30. I am thankful for my mother. My friend. My cheerleader. She's an amazing woman that I'm blessed to have as an example in life.
I am thankful today for quiet moments. I am also thankful for those little times the Lord sends someone to "pick you up" when you need it.
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