Feeling a bit emotional I guess today:) So, bear with me…

I am thankful for the goodness of God to see through a sinful life and see potential. I am thankful that He sent His only son Jesus..that when we believe ON Him…(not just in Him casually but we give Him our lives to do as He desires knowing it is always for good because He has a plan for our lives that we cant fulfill apart from a relationship with HIM)…we would have eternal life and a home in heaven! Woohoo I just know mine get’s MUCH bling bling and beautiful colors! Especially PURPLE! Ha!

I am thankful I can spend time with a living God who speaks back, acts on my behalf, and loves passionately enough to pursue till He captures us! LOVE THAT!

I am thankful that in my despair of illness He “kept” me…that in times of discouragement and even failure He comforts me…

I am thankful for His Word which transforms my heart daily and gives me greater love for others..

I am thankful for friends who stuck by me as God worked with me..and still do:) Friends who love fully, encourage daily, and nudge me to continue…everyone needs friends like this…and yes those that at times tell me how wrong I am:) For this is true love that can be counted on rather than mere flattery of tongue..

I’m thankful that I have no more fear of death….for when it comes I will meet my Jesus face to face as my eyes open..and as our eyes meet I might burst into tears knowing only HE knows all my heart has felt here on earth…the ONE who knows each closet moment of pain and struggle, joy and laughter, fear and discouragement! HE KNOWS IT ALL! Praise HIM!!! What peace that will be!!

I am thankful for my sweet family given to me to love here and to pray for! To encourage to become all they were meant to be through Jesus!

I am thankful for His faithfulness..for His reminder to live Holy as He is Holy…for His sweet melodies and lyrics that come as He desires to speak! For His alluring voice that calls me to the secret place to see Him, hear Him, and be consumed by Him.

I am thankful for my role as a mom…..even when I fail miserably …that there are 2 precious ones I have loved in a way unimaginable..what a gift to them and to me…

I am thankful for my little one I miscarried who did not make it into this world and how the Lord has reminded me our family here will reunite with him/her in heaven…where my little one now plays with Jesus..

I am thankful for family who sat through many nights of karaoke and hotel bars as I pursued a dream long before Jesus…who must have been so tired of it:) But now they sit and listen how Jesus can change a life as I sing for Him…Who knew? Thank you Lord…even that was training for such a time as this..

I am thankful for a hubby who has protected me and our kids, sacrificed Himself as He provides for our family, and always seems to make it all work. For His generous heart that gives in secret when no one is watching. For His longing to be in the shadow and away from any spotlights because he just is satisfied having dinner with his 2 babies and enjoys hearing about their days and laughing through most of it. It just makes Him smile..

I am thankful for the Lord’s sweetness in allowing me to be there as He drew my little niece to Jesus…one of the sweetest moments as her excitement to have Him live inside of her brought me to tears and joy all at the same time and the realization that we adults could use a bit of this same excitement when speaking of our Jesus..for then maybe a lost world would see His JOY!

 

I could go on Lord but you know the hidden thanks, the everlasting joy, the abundance of love I have for you. Thank you for your gift of grace…that allows me and others to come into your presence and be loved by an everlasting love that none other can give. For giving us eternal life, a life with purpose, and the honor of working for you in the Kingdom to help set others free and know how you adore them. I could think of nothing else I would rather do:)

 

Love Much,