Monday, August 11, 2008

Random Thankful Thoughts

I am thankful for my parents, older and wiser than I.
I am thankful for my children, long awaited.
I am thankful for memories of all of the women I have heard praying in my lifetime.
I am thankful for a job in which I can impart knowledge, unconditional love, and respect into the lives of some brilliant preteens.
I am thankful for a husband who loves God, loves his parents, his sister, our children, our church, and, of course, me.
I am thankful for a Heavenly Father who planned my life with purpose.
I am thankful for a Savior who paid the price so that I could talk to my Father firsthand.
I am thankful for special friends whom God has seasoned my life with, and who grow like flowers in my garden of friendship.
I am thankful for peace that passes all understanding.
I am thankful for the ability to lay my head on my pillow and "cast all my cares on Him" because of His love for me.
I am thankful for answered prayers.
I am thankful one more soul will make it to Heaven because Somebody paid, and somebody prayed.

Lord, You are holy.
Lord, You are mighty to save.
Lord, You are worthy of praise.
Lord, You are mine, and I adore You.

1 comment:

Shawn said...

Thank you for sharing your gratitude. It is always such a good reminder to me of the safety of praise. Thanks for commenting on my blog! Blessings!