Thankful Thursday

 

 

As the few remaining minutes of 2015 wind down, I want to take a few moments to express my gratitude for the many blessings God has poured out in my life over this past year.

 

a steady job

 

committed friends

 

my loving family

 

growing relationships

 

God's word--instruction for living

 

opportunities to serve

 

struggles that have brought new strength

 

a new roof over our heads

 

a new driveway

 

a "new to us" vehicle

 

the gift of forgiveness

 

God's mercies that are new every morning

 

GRACE

 

As I look ahead, I don't know where the path of my life will lead, but I am grateful that I know the God who determines that path.

 

 

Thankful Thursday

 

 

It's Friday morning, and I'm late writing my Thankful Thursday post.  It's a reminder to me how easy it is to get caught up in everything that is going on, and neglect expressing appreciation for all the blessings I have received.  Does this happen to you too?  I know that God delights in my praise, and I do make it a practice to communicate gratitude, but in reality, I could be offering unending thanksgiving for who God is and what I have received from Him.  The apostle Peter reminds me that God "has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness,"  I am thankful for:

 

eternal life

 

physical health

 

a job I enjoy

 

friends who support and encourage me

 

food

 

a loving family

 

pictures

 

a roof over my head

 

a newer family vehicle

 

joy

 

peace

 

the power of prayer

 

God's indwelling Spirit

 

GRACE!

Thankful Thursday

 

 

I have so much to be grateful for.  When I take the time to stop and consider the direction my life was headed, the chains that bound me to sin, and the hopelessness I woke to every day, I marvel at the grace God has shown me.  The bible is very clear: all have sinned.  And because of that sin, I deserved death.  But God "made Him who knew no sin to be sin on [my] behalf, that [I] might become the righteousness of God in Him." 2 Cor. 5:21

 

I thank God that though I once lived in the darkness and depravity of sin, He rescued me and adopted me into His family.  He sent His Son to redeem me!  And to give me new life.

 

As we celebrate Christmas this year, I want to meditate on the incredible gift God gave.

 

So thankful that JESUS is:

 

Wonderful Counselor

 

Mighty God

 

Prince of Peace

 

Eternal Father

 

King of kings

 

Lord of lords

 

Alpha and Omega

 

Sacrificial Lamb

 

Author of Salvation

 

Resting in His grace tonight.  Rejoicing in His goodness!

Thankful Thursday

 

 

As I take a few minutes to reflect this evening, I'm thankful for

 

good conversations

 

compassion

 

sight

 

opportunities to serve

 

family

 

answered prayer

 

heat

 

Carl

 

God's word

 

friends

 

creation

 

beauty

 

music

 

work

 

learning

 

Grace