I was sweating my behind off doing lunges and running laps around our gym this morning when a huge wave of gratitude came over me. Weird that I'd be grateful doing lunges but I was. The weather was a smidge cooler this morning (think 80 instead of 90) and a tiny sense of fall coming was in the air. As I went around the building I began listing all the things I am grateful for. I decided I needed to write all these things down for future reference; for those moments when life seems like it is closing in on me or I am having a pity party for one. I am not writing this blog to brag about how good my life is because let's face it, we all have bad moments, bad hours, bad days even amongst the good stuff. I want this list to look back on and relish in especially at this time in this day when the world seems to have gone mad. So, here goes...my list of goodness.
1. I am thankful that my hope is not in a government system, material possessions, what I do or do not have, or myself. My hope is in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior who came and died for me rising again giving me a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11-14).
2. My husband who loves me unconditionally and leads me selflessly
3. My three boys who, while not perfect, are REALLY REALLY good kids
4. I am thankful that I get to kiss my boys in the morning and send them off to a school that I trust and respect. A school that encourages character and acts of service; a safe place for them to go
5. I am thankful for the precious one-on-one time I am getting with Wyatt this year. With he and Grady being a year apart, we haven't had much alone time. It's almost like I am rediscovering him and he is SO much fun!
6. I like that, for the most part, I get to have coffee in the morning with my husband. I look forward to our "preshifts" before we start our day
7. I am thankful for my love of fitness and working out; that I love to push and challenge myself
8. I am grateful that my body is healthy enough to withstand my crazy workouts
9. I love working out with Scott. We did it when we were first married and didn't have kids and have started back up together again this past year. It's fun.
10. I am thankful for freedom in my faith. I can worship and pray and read my Bible anywhere I choose. There are MANY in this world persecuted for just that. I am thankful that I don't have to fear because of my beliefs
11. I love, love, love watching my boys develop their own faith. My desire is for their faith to be there own and not because of mom and dad. It's been fun to watch them maneuver through the faith journey
12. I LOVE that I have family that lives close.
13. I am thankful for air conditioning, heating, a roof over my head, a warm bed to sleep in, endless food to eat, and clothes to wear
14. I am SO beyond grateful for my friends. They are my village and my life line often
15. I am thankful that I love to learn. I like to hear others perspectives even if I don't agree and I love learning something new even when I get frustrated.
16. I am grateful that I am always changing being molded and shaped by my Creator
17. I am thankful for love and grace
18. I am thankful that I have been given THIS life to live; no one else's but my own:)
"Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe" Hebrews 12:28
May your day be filled with MANY blessings!!!!
Love & Blessings,
Megan
1. I am thankful that my hope is not in a government system, material possessions, what I do or do not have, or myself. My hope is in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior who came and died for me rising again giving me a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11-14).
2. My husband who loves me unconditionally and leads me selflessly
3. My three boys who, while not perfect, are REALLY REALLY good kids
4. I am thankful that I get to kiss my boys in the morning and send them off to a school that I trust and respect. A school that encourages character and acts of service; a safe place for them to go
5. I am thankful for the precious one-on-one time I am getting with Wyatt this year. With he and Grady being a year apart, we haven't had much alone time. It's almost like I am rediscovering him and he is SO much fun!
6. I like that, for the most part, I get to have coffee in the morning with my husband. I look forward to our "preshifts" before we start our day
7. I am thankful for my love of fitness and working out; that I love to push and challenge myself
8. I am grateful that my body is healthy enough to withstand my crazy workouts
9. I love working out with Scott. We did it when we were first married and didn't have kids and have started back up together again this past year. It's fun.
10. I am thankful for freedom in my faith. I can worship and pray and read my Bible anywhere I choose. There are MANY in this world persecuted for just that. I am thankful that I don't have to fear because of my beliefs
11. I love, love, love watching my boys develop their own faith. My desire is for their faith to be there own and not because of mom and dad. It's been fun to watch them maneuver through the faith journey
12. I LOVE that I have family that lives close.
13. I am thankful for air conditioning, heating, a roof over my head, a warm bed to sleep in, endless food to eat, and clothes to wear
14. I am SO beyond grateful for my friends. They are my village and my life line often
15. I am thankful that I love to learn. I like to hear others perspectives even if I don't agree and I love learning something new even when I get frustrated.
16. I am grateful that I am always changing being molded and shaped by my Creator
17. I am thankful for love and grace
18. I am thankful that I have been given THIS life to live; no one else's but my own:)
"Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe" Hebrews 12:28
May your day be filled with MANY blessings!!!!
Love & Blessings,
Megan
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