Thankfulness

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! How was your day? Our day was spent with my mom's side of the family, all one million of us, at least it seems that way. It's so fun, I love family gatherings! The weather was perfect today, crisp and clear! All of the kids played out side from about 2:00 till 6. Eli soaked every minute of it up. He and his cousins LOVE to play in the dirt outside with sticks and rocks, and all that boy stuff. So, since today is Thanksgiving I thought I would make a small list of the main things in my life I am thankful for.

1) That I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He re-focuses me every day.

2) For my family. My dad and brother have been a true model for me when it came to who I married. Because of their influence I married a man who is very much like them: a true heart for the Lord, dedicated to his family, and a hard worker. My mom, she is sweet, thoughtful, and an amazing role model as a mom and wife. My sister, for being a sincere person and friend (and who loves to play games with me till the wee hours of the morning). My husband, for all the things mentioned above. And, just because he's wonderful on top of all of that! My son, he makes me laugh every single day!

3) For what I have been learning this year. To be content in every circumstance of my life. I always knew that earthly possessions really have no value once you have passed away. But for some reason, this year the Lord has really taught me what that means. It's given me a new perspective on life. I can honestly say that I am content with my life. Not that it's a very troubled life, by any means. But I truly am not concerned with what my peers, neighbors, other family members have and I do not. What I need to be concerned with is my character, my witness, my walk... These are the things I will take with me to heaven and be judged by. The Lord could not care less about my riches acquired here on earth. Once I TRULY came to understand this, peace would flood my soul every time I would begin to stray. Pure peace is amazing!

4) This website: www.biblegateway.com . Makes studying so much easier!

5) The Lord has blessed me with wonderful friends! I love them. I have also recently reconnected with a few friends, it's been so fun!

These are just some of the main things I am thankful for in life. I'm sure I could make and endless list!

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?