Being Thankful

Today in my daily devotional (I use Jesus Calling and I love it because it speaks to me), it was about being Thankful. It is that time of year, with Thanksgiving next week, that I often think about what I'm thankful for more in depth. I thank God everyday for Jesus, the roof over my head, job, food and Josh. Last year I did the Facebook thing where you write what you are thankful for each day until Thanksgiving. I missed a few days here and there and I can't remember if I finished. I've noticed the same thing this year, that "friends" are posting what they are thankful for. I decided not to do it this year, but this morning I got to thinking that it might be a good idea to write down everything that I'm thankful for. When I do this, I can see how great my life is, even if the going gets tough sometimes. So, here is what I'm thankful for in no particular order, just what comes to mind.

 

I'm thankful for Jesus. Knowing that I don't have to be perfect to be loved.

I'm thankful for a wonderful husband. I truly feel blessed to have him by my side.

I'm thankful for Sydney. I didn't want a dog, but now I don't know what I'd do without her.

I'm thankful for all of my parents/in law and that I have a great relationship with all of them.

I'm thankful for all of my siblings/in law. It's nice to know that you'll always have a friend because a sibling is a built in friend.

I'm thankful for a warm house.

I'm thankful that I'm able to buy food to eat.

I'm thankful that Josh knows how to bake, cook and clean.

I'm thankful that I have an able body and I can exercise.

I'm thankful for my church. I have met some great people the last few years that have helped me grow.

I'm thankful for my Monday morning coffee group with some great ladies.

I'm thankful for all the friends I've had over my life time. I always learn from them.

I'm thankful for a job that I enjoy going to every day.

I'm thankful for all my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It's nice to know that you have a big group of people in your corner.

I'm thankful for my nieces and nephew. It's fun to watch them grow up.

I'm thankful for love. It's what makes the world go round.

I'm thankful that we are able to take vacations and see new places.

I'm thankful that I have a car to drive, especially on cold days.

I'm thankful that I live in the beautiful, green, Pacific Northwest.

 

There are a lot of big things I'm thankful for, but I'm thankful for plenty of the minor things in life, because those are things that could be big in someone elses life.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!