Let's Play a Game

How many of you go around the table on Thanksgiving to say something you're thankful for?

I do.

I realized though, that it's a lot easier to make a list of things I'm not thankful for, or things I want so then I can be thankful for them.

Interesting, huh?

This year, I was made very much aware that I take for granted the blessings God has so gracefully, and lovingly given me. I see his large blessings: my health, family, home, food, etc. But how often do I stop and thank Jesus for the "smaller" blessings? Waking up each morning. A hood on my coat when it's raining in Seattle. Oat Squares. Peppermint Mochas. Some things sound silly, but really, isn't every single thing we're given, given by our God?

Recently, it's been easy to see things I don't have, and I've been blinded to the new blessings God has given me. To me of little faith.

Here is a small list of some things I am thankful for though.

I am thankful to be at SPU. A wonderful place, with wonderful people, in wonderful classes, living a wonderful life and preparing for what I know will be a wonderful future.

I am thankful for these lovely girls. Sammy, Izzy, and my roommate Nicole. I spend most of my spare time with them. We share, sit, giggle, pray, and spend life with one another. There is no doubt in my mind that God hand placed us together.

I am thankful for Laura. Wow, what a young woman of God! We're both from Salem, but became friends at SPU. The Lord truly answered my prayers with Laura. I am so looking forward to our friendship growing even more!

I am thankful for nice jackets that keep me warm and dry in Seattle.

I am thankful for snow, and staying safe in the snow.

I am thankful that I don't have to eat the same thing two days in a row if I don't want to.

I am thankful for my loving family. Even if none of us are close to perfect.

I am thankful for more than one home. I have put this one in a negative light in the past. But really, I am very blessed to have a home at SPU, and two homes in Salem (Mom and Dad).

I am thankful for things unseen, like God's love, grace, mercy, provisions, and faithfulness

Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
-Colossians 2:7 NLT




PS: Sorry if this post seems a little scatter brained. It is. Please note that it's nearly 2am.