It's so easy to go to God when things are bad, when you need something, when you are down, when someone is sick, or when you need help. But how often do you stop just to tell Him thanks? For some reason, when things are going well, it's so easy to take God for granted. Well, today is one of those days where I'm just thankful. Nothing more. Nothing less. Why am I thankful? Why am I thankful? Well, I thought you would never ask! Please, let me tell you!
First, I am thankful that I am the daughter of my God who loves me no matter what. There is nothing I could do to make Him love me more or less. There is nothing I could to earn the love He has for me. He knows that I'm not in as good of shape as I used to be. He loves me anyway. He knows that I procrastinate. He loves me anyway. He knows that sometimes my patience runs out and I'm not very nice. He loves me anyway. He knows that I can't carry a tune in a paper bag, but I belt out praise and worship songs despite my lousy voice. He loves me anyway. He sees me for exactly who I am, and He loves everything about me. For this, I am more thankful than anything else in my life!
Second, I am thankful for the amazing partner in life He has given to me. I am married to the most wonderful husband I could ever ask for! I know lots of people who are married, but I honestly have never met two people who have the relationship that Matt and I have. He knows more about me than anyone else on this Earth, and loves me in spite of my many faults. He treats me like a queen, even when I don't deserve it. There is never a moment of my life that I question his love for me. And, the beauty of it is, I love him back just as much, if not more! We have been together for almost 16 years, and I can't wait for the next 60!
Third, I am so thankful for the amazing family I have. My kids, parents, brothers, and sister-in-law are all loving, supportive, and there for me whenever I need them. Again, I know lots of people who have families, but very few of them have the amazing kind of family I have.
Fourth, I am very thankful for the support network of friends God has blessed me with. I have friends at work, at church, through Matt, from college, from high school, and even from elementary school, that support me each and every day. Each friend I have serves a different purpose in my life, but each one of them serves a very important purpose!
I'm really not trying to sound like I'm giving an acceptance speech at the Oscars! But, I just don't think I stop to thank God enough for the amazing people He's put into my life. So, today, when so many of you amazing people have reached out to remind me that you are a vital part of my life by wishing me a happy birthday, all I can think of doing is thanking Him for bringing you to me!
So, no matter what storms are going on in your life....what has He done for you that you are thankful for??
Rejoice always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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