What Am I Thankful For?

Well, it’s that time of year again where we sit and ponder just how thankful we really are. Now, I feel like I’m a thankful person every day of my life, but there is something about this time of year that really makes us sit back and appreciate all of the great blessings that God has given us.

So, what are you thankful for? Well, I’m sure my list would be different than your list simply because there are certain things in our lives that we each would consider important. But in case you were wondering (and I’m sure you weren’t) here is my top 10:

1. I’m thankful for a loving, gracious and merciful God that I can serve daily.
2. I’m thankful for an awesome wife who loves me unconditional and who still teaches me great things daily.
3. I’m thankful for my three beautiful children and their various dispositions and characteristics that God blessed them with. My heart bounces with pride daily as I watch them grow.
4. I’m thankful for family and the priceless times we have together.
5. I’m thankful for my church family and the unbelievable love and support they continuously show me and my family. It is truly a joy to worship with friends weekly.
6. I’m thankful for shelter, food, clothing and the countless other things that may not necessarily be needs….just flat out blessings!
7. I’m thankful for my education and the priceless friendships formed while pursuing that education.
8. I’m thankful for my job and the opportunity it gives me daily to be a positive example to those around me.
9. I’m thankful for this country in which we live and the countless men and women who have served our country to make it what it is today.
10. I’m thankful for the talents and abilities God blessed me with and the opportunities I have to use them for His glory daily.

Well, there you go, that’s my top 10. I’m sure they are different from yours, but again, that’s why they are mine. I’m very blessed and so are you. So I encourage you, if you haven’t already, sit down and ponder that question, “What am I thankful for?” It may surprise you.

I hope you have a great Thanksgiving season.

-Gregg