Thankfulness…
I'm so thankful for…
such a loving and patient husband, who is driving to work to serve our family so faithfully… the darling baby crawling around on the floor behind me, as he says "Mama, mama"… the sweet little girl who loves to bless me, and is putting butter on a bun to bring to me… this wonderful family that God is knitting together…
the warmth of the heater we recently bought, on such a chilly morning… the mountain view from my dining room window… the comfort of a hot cup of decaf coffee with a bit of leftover whipped cream for indulgence's sake… a ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds and spilling into the room where I type, with that sort of warm, caramel glow that can't help but make you smile in delight…
a fridge bursting full of more food than I know what to do with… the bounty of harvest time- apples, pumpkins, corn, zucchini, potatoes, squash and carrots… a garden that is still producing…
so many opportunities this summer to put away food for the winter… a newly organized freezer brimming full with peaches and berries and beef and chicken… a well-stocked pantry, full of oh-so-nourishing foods to feed my family… rows of canning jars filled with good things (applesauce, tomatoes, raspberries and blackberry jam)…
a large, beautiful house to rent, so well suited to our family's needs and so perfect for having others over… a fantastic backyard (did I mention it has a garden? :)… a safe and quiet cul-de-sac…
a steady income, incredible provision from our Father… a car in the driveway… closets full of clothes… a house full of furniture… the mattresses we were offered yesterday for our bunk beds…
a blog I love to write for… incredible readers who encourage me so much… so many amazing opportunities available to me, as I stay home and care for my family…
good friends… so many dear, sweet, generous friends who love us so well and whom we are privileged to be able to love in return… fellowship… fun times… laughter… encouragement… support…
much family, both far and near, but always dear to us… family that is faithful, generous, and kind… grandparents and great-grandparents who love to spoil and delight in my children
a strong church, with even stronger doctrine… pastors who serve so well and teach so diligently… worship that draws my heart to the Savior, with words that bring me back to the Gospel and the reason that I worship…
a husband who is healthy once again… more than one year cancer-free… such undeserved favor and blessing from God…
a beautiful Savior… who knows the depths of my sinfulness, and still mercifully chose to give Himself up so that I can know His grace… a God who never stops changing me… who never stops loving me… who is a solid Rock beneath my feet, when all else gives way… who blesses me so undeservedly…
Beautifully written!
Amen, that was beautiful!
Thank you for helping me remember how much I have to be thankful for! Beautiful post…..
Very nice! As a fellow Canadian, I too celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday. We were with my hubby’s family by my b-i-l’s ranch in Meritt. We all bring things along to share though (pre-arranged) so it isn’t so much work for just one of us. It sounds like you were busy!
Do you have a church service on Thanksgiving? We had one in the morning. It was good to be reminded that though we need to be thankful for all of our physical things, we need to be most thanksful for our faithful Saviour (your last point above…)
Stephanie, an absolutely beautiful list from a heart that clearly runs over with thankfulness. You are so blessed to have a church grounded in sound doctrine. Protect it and contend for it. I am going to link to you tomorrow to continue to encourage women to fill their hearts with thankfulness and make their own lists. It is a delight to meet parts of the Body of Christ across borders.
Very very nice. A gentle reminder that we all have so many wonderful things to be grateful for.
Julie
Thanks for your reminder of what we should be thankful for. At a recent womens convention in Australia a number of the women I was staying with challenged each other about thankfulness. This was to avoid getting stuck in the wordly perspective of discontentment. Your words are such a blessing to remind me to be focussed on whats important and undeserved but graciously given by God. Thanks.
This was inspiring. Thanks!