Thankful Thursday

I was messaging with my aunt this morning

mentioned that I was thankful God woke me up this morning and gave me life and breath

she replied, "yes...amen....It's Thursday"

I guess she knows that Thursdays are the day to be thankful

actually everyday is a day to be thankful

Scripture admonishes me to give thanks in everything at all times

but I know from personal experience how easy it is to live on the other side

I'm thankful God has turned me from a complainer into a person of gratitude

I'm thankful His Spirit has produced the fruit of joy in my life

I'm thankful I've been washed clean by the blood of the LAMB

and thankful God has clothed me in robes of righteousness

knowing I'm a chosen son of the Living God gives me motivation to get out of bed each morning

I'm thankful He has adopted me into His family

thankful God pulled me out of darkness into His marvelous light

I'm thankful for God's word that tells me I am a recipient of eternal life

I'm thankful for the hope which comes with that assurance

I'm especially thankful for this as I experienced the passing of my uncle on Sunday

I don't sorrow as those who have no hope

I know he is rejoicing in the presence of his Savior right now

I'm thankful I will have the opportunity to express this hope through music at his funeral this weekend

everyday is a gift

as I age, I become more and more aware of that

I'm thankful God knows the number of my days

thankful He knows every minutest detail about me; even the number of hairs on my head!

that's a number that is constantly changing

I'm thankful for a job I enjoy

I was sharing with a friend this afternoon how grateful I am the God has provided a job I enjoy and can do   even with some of the limitations I experience as I age

I'm thankful God is my strength and my song

I know that without Him I can do nothing

but I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength

Scripture says that those who trust in the Lord lie down in peace and sleep

that's what I'm going to do as soon as I finish this up

I'm thankful for that peaceful sleep God provides