100 things I am thankful for....

1. My faith in God the Father through Jesus Christ my Savior and Lord.
2. The Bible
3. The Holy Spirit living in me
4. The privilege of prayer
5. That prayers are answered
6. That God is in control
7. That His mercies are new every day
8. For forgiveness
9. That God uses me, frail and imperfect as I am
10. Elwood
11. Our family
12. Our extended families
13. Our church family here
14. and in Canada
15. and the church of Christ around the world
16. For peace in troubled times
17. For our senses- sight, smell, taste, hear, touch
18. Friendship
19. Music
20. Towering Trees
21. Majestic mountains
22. Waving fields of wheat
23. Blue, blue skies
24. Dark nights with lots and lots of stars
25. Water – great to drink
26. Water - fun to play in.
27. Sisters and Sand
28. Hugs
29. Kisses
30. Flowers
31. Whispers
32. Shouts
33. Laughter
34. Tears
35. Hot chocolate and popcorn
36. Babies
37. Gentle rain
38. Smiles from a stranger
39. Kindness
40. Good books to read
41. faithful church volunteers
42. encouraging cards
43. words spoken in love
44. God’s protection
45. the fun of travel
46. unexpected visitors’
47. thoughtful neighbors
48. wise decisions
49. helpful friends
50. fun vacations
51. flea markets
52. blogs
53. turkey dinners and celebrations
54. seasons
55. warm/cool house
56. unexpected gifts
57. good phones and emails to keep in touch
58. For those who go the extra mile
59. Or turn the other cheek
60. the certainty of heaven
61. the fruit of the Spirit experienced
62. new clothes
63. gift certificates
64. marriage
65. black licorice
66. short lines at the supermarket
67. considerate drivers
68. skilled artists
69. talented musicians
70. shiny black pianos
71. singing in the shower
72. long hot baths
73. new homes
74. great memories
75. old forgotten pictures
76. decorations
77. Christmas lights
78. family get-togethers
79. healing
80. 24 hours in a day
81. good sleeps at night
82. teachers
83. change
84. struggles that make us stronger
85. exercise –most of the time
86. computers
87. our country that allows us to worship freely
88. weather stuffs that lets us see the power of God
89. different cultures and languages
90. diversity
91. God’s sense of humor…. an armadillo???
92. God’s unfailing love
93. cute dishes
94. nail polish and pedicures.
95. For the quiet of the country
96. or the excitement of the city
97. For having all we need and more
98. For a listening ear
99. For an understanding friend
100. For a time to be thankful.

Comments

Lesley said…
That was beautiful.

And I couldn't love this one more.
91. God’s sense of humor…. an armadillo???