Thankful Thursday

as I sit here this evening reflecting on what I have to be thankful for

I'm aware that I am blessed beyond my ability to even comprehend

almost every time I hear someone  asking God to bless them or bless our country

I think to myself, "If you could just take a few moments to thank Him for how He has already blessed you, your life would be so much richer."

I don't speak those words out loud; they probably would be misunderstood

but for me the reality is that God has blessed me so much more than I deserve 

and much of the time I don't even express my gratitude 

I'm quick to ask for things, slow to say "Thank you"

that's one of the reasons I take this time on Thursdays

God is worthy of my praise

He deserves to hear me express thanks

I am thankful God woke me up this morning

thankful He gives me life and breath

I'm thankful God has designed my body to function the way it does

thankful He has created me with a mind to be able to think and reason

I'm thankful I've been born again

thankful God has adopted me into His family and calls me His son

I'm thankful Christ went to the cross, taking the Father's wrath against sin on Himself

I'm thankful His blood has paid the penalty for my sin and washed me clean

I'm thankful God has clothed me in Christ's righteousness

I know I can't drum up enough of my own to count for anything

I'm thankful for spiritual conversations God has allowed me to have this past week

thankful for opportunities to sow seeds of truth

I'm thankful God helps me to weather the storms of life, both physical and spiritual

I'm thankful He has given me His Spirit

I'm thankful for the privilege of communicating with God in prayer

and thankful He speaks to me through His word

I'm thankful for a house to live in, food to eat, and clothes to wear

I'm thankful for a car that runs well

I'm thankful for a comfortable couch to sit on

in light of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti over the weekend, I'm especially thankful for these physicals blessings

I'm thankful for the financial resources to help others in need

I'm thankful for God's grace

thankful for His goodness and faithfulness

I'm thankful for the trust I can have in Him

I'm thankful God is the sovereign Lord

that His will is never thwarted or frustrated

I'm thankful God knows me completely

and thankful He loves me supremely