I am thankful....

I just happened to be reading something earlier about people who sit around before their Thanksgiving dinner and tell their family and friends everything they are thankful for. Actually, I read this twice today on two different sites, so it really caught my attention. My family doesn't do this, mostly because they aren't that type of people. We get together and gorge ourselves on good food and chit chat while the tv is on and no one really spends any time together. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love spending the holidays with my family and I'm very excited to be seeing them tomorrow. I just think it is important for us to stop occasionally and think about WHY we are spending time together and to realize that we won't be able to do this forever.

This year I am spending the holidays with my parents, my aunt and uncle, grandfather, sister and brother in law, niece...etc. The highlight of the day has always been the meal, as I'm sure it is in every home, but this year I think we should remember what we are thankful for. My grandfather is 88 years old, and is living in a nursing home. We will be picking him up tomorrow and he'll be able to spend the whole day with us, and that is one thing that I am very thankful for!

I am, of course, thankful for my beautiful children and my amazing husband. They are the most precious earthly gift God has ever given me! I will forever be thankful for this gift!

I thank God that we have a beautiful home, and also for the small things, like beds to sleep in, and shoes on our feet. I am thankful that God has provided us the means to heat our home, and to have electricity, and water! None of these things would be possible without the blessings of Jesus Christ!

I thank God for being right next to me for the past year while I've gone back to school to pursue a career. I was not a good student in high school, so it amazes me when I see my grades now, but I know that I owe every bit of that to Jesus! I can't even tell you the times I've been terrified that I would fail a test, and I prayed right up until the time the test was placed in front of me....and I aced it. That was Jesus!

I am so very thankful for our awesome church, and my wonderful pastor and his wife. We are so blessed to not only be a part of this amazing church, but also to see it grow and grow and grow. God is moving in a mighty way at Liberty Tabernacle, and I know without a doubt that we are in the midst of a revival!

My list goes on and on, I don't think I could ever stop thanking God for what He has done for me and for my family. I pray that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and that you can enjoy this time with family and friends! God bless!