Feeling Thankful!

I just had to get on here and share how completely blessed I've been feeling today! Did anything special happen? No, not at all. But, I have been feeling really happy! I guess I've just been paying a lot of attention lately to all the good things that God has put into my life, and I am extremely thankful for ALL of them today!

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ~1 Thessalonians 5:18

For starters, I actually had about 2 hours ALL ALONE in my house today! That by itself (as any wife or mother will verify) is a blessing!! After I changed into my jammies (at 6:00!!), I curled up on the couch and caught up on my bible reading. I have an app on my phone that gives me daily readings, so that in a year I will have read the entire bible. I'm ashamed to admit that, although I have been reading it every day, I haven't been fully keeping up, and had fallen several days behind. But, it was SO nice to just sit in the quiet, reading God's word for an entire hour! I used the rest of the time to start on the mountain of laundry that has piled up and to start dinner. I'm so thankful that every once in awhile God gives me these moments to myself to regroup and just relax!

Secondly, I am really enjoying my family! I have the most amazing husband I could ask for! He has such a great attitude right now as we are going through a pretty substantial transition in our lives. He is facing every day with a positive attitude and faith that is nothing short of inspiring! I love the fact that I am lucky enough to be walking alongside him now, and for the rest of my life! Chelsea, Lindsay, and Blake are also bringing me a ton of joy right now. They are each at very different places in life, and each one of them makes me smile every day for completely different, but equally wonderful, reasons. My brother and I have been making an effort to stay in touch way more than we ever have, and I love the relationship that we are developing! My mom is an always-present source of strength and support for me, and I am very thankful that she is now so close to us! And, my dad is now, and always will be, my rock. I talk to him every day, even though he is 3 hours away. I know he's got my back in every situation, and no matter what happens, I can count on him to be there. I'm so thankful that God has put each one of them in life!

Ok...so I know that last paragraph sounded a little like an acceptance speech, but that's really how I feel right now! I know that I wouldn't be the woman I am today if even one of the important people in my life was missing. I also know that my walk with God would be much different if He didn't give me those quiet times to really spend time getting to know Him better. I have done so much posting about all of the difficult situations we have faced recently that I really feel like I need to post about all the positive ways He is working in my life right now, too!

"All Because of Jesus" by Casting Crowns

Giver of every breath I breathe, author of all eternity
Giver of every perfect thing, to You be the glory
Maker of Heaven and of Earth, no one can comprehend Your worth
King over all the universe, to You be the glory

And I am alive because I’m alive in You

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive, it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ
That covers me and raised this dead man’s life, it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive
I’m alive, I’m alive

Giver of every breath I breathe, author of all eternity
Giver of every perfect thing. to You be the glory
Maker of Heaven and of Earth, no one can comprehend Your worth
King over all the universe, to You be the glory

And I am alive because I’m alive in You

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive, it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ
That covers me and raised this dead man’s life, it’s all because of Jesus

Every sunrise sings Your praise, the universe cries out Your praise
I’m singing freedom all my days, now that I’m alive

I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive

What are you thankful for today? Have you told Him yet????