Thankful Thursday

 

 

It was a beautiful spring day!

 

I love this time of year

 

I'm thankful for the reminders it brings of new life, fresh starts, leaving the cold and dead of winter behind

 

In the same way, God allows me to walk in newness of life, His mercies are new every morning giving me a fresh start, He has called me out of darkness and death to enter His marvelous light!

 

I had the chance to sit down at the piano this evening after work

 

I'm very thankful for music, it gives me opportunity to express my love for God and my gratitude for His greatness

 

I was singing an older song about God's promises

 

I'm thankful that although God has not promised an easy life; He does promise to give strength for each day, rest from our labors, light for the way.  He promises His grace is sufficient for our trials, He is our helper, His kindness is unfailing, and His love everlasting

 

I'm thankful God invites me to come to Him when I'm feeling burdened or overwhelmed

 

I'm thankful for the job He has provided and the energy He supplies each day as I fulfill my responsibilities

 

Every day is an adventure.  I never quite know what I'm going to get into as I move from one jobsite to another.  But I do enjoy the variety and I continue to learn new things which I'm thankful for

 

I'm thankful for God's transforming work in my life.  One would think that at my age, the need for growth might slow down.  But I continue to find myself echoing Paul's words in Rom. 7-- "the things I hate are the things I seem to continue doing.  The things I want to do, these things elude me.  Wretched man that I am!  Who will deliver me?

 

I'm thankful God is a deliverer!

 

I'm thankful for His investment in me as His son

 

I'm thankful He continues to build my faith as He shows Himself always faithful