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What I Am Thankful For...

Our secretary asked me this morning to write out a list of all the things that I am thankful for so that they could be published in our church's weekly Enewsletter. So I gave it some thought. I wanted to be specific, because true gratitude is specific. The list is numerous and goes from the very serious to the very silly. Still, it is all true of me and in writing out the list I found that I am a grateful person. I encourage you to write out your own. Here is mine.

  • The Spirit of Christ within me that both teaches me from His Word and disciplines my rebellion.
  • Numerous copies of the Scriptures that water my thirsty soul.
  • A beautiful wife who reminds me daily of the importance of laughter and still enjoys holding my hand.
  • A wonderful son whose smile is as constant as it is contagious.
  • Parents who are still giddy in love with each other.
  • The youth who refresh me weekly with their questions about Scripture and ability to laugh at me and themselves.
  • Those of the congregation who never cease to encourage me with their notes and kind words.
  • Being able to buy books online and have them delivered to me (Amen!)
  • Pumpkin pie
  • SEC college football, specifically - The Florida Gators!

These are my loves and I am grateful to my Lord Jesus Christ for all of them.

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Anonymous said…
What a guy! I'm thankful for you too.
11:22 AM
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