I try to live in a spirit of gratitude every day, but this holiday is a chance to spend more time meditating upon a few specific reasons to be thankful. I hope you’ll read over this list slowly and think about your own life.
1.) God the Father.
2.) Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord.
3.) My devoted, loving, and godly husband, John.
5.) Our beautiful daughters, Jill and Ann.
6.) That all four of our parents are still in good health.
7.) Extended family and friends.
8.) That I have a great boss and an interesting, challenging job I believe in and enjoy.
9.) The wonderful writers and other publishing professionals I work with.
10.) To live in America.
Now for a few fun reasons I’m thankful:
1.) Books.
2.) I have a good stuffing recipe I learned from a missionary, Matilda Alexander.
3.) I don’t feel compelled to rise at 3 AM or earlier to stand in line at a store for Black Friday specials.
4.) Mild Virginia weather.
5.) That we can nap after dinner.
Your turn:
I only highlighted a few reasons I’m thankful. Surely you have many you can add. Whether serious or fun, what are you thankful for today, and every day?
I am thankful for the gift of having lived this long.
A grandgirl who just turned 1!
Lots of extended family and their love.
Friends who love me and my family.
A rich Thanksgiving.
Running hot water.
4 children who I’m proud of!
God’s faithfulness.
It’s been a tradition since my 12 year old granddaughter, Cierra Rose, was born that we write three things about each other that we are thankful for. Of course, she was not able to write herself but he mom did a great job until she knew how. We do this right after dinner and have had the pies. I find that things I have wanted to say during the year tend to come out at this time. For example, I get the opportunity to tell my son-in-love, my daughters husband, David, how much I appreciate him and all he does for me. It’s a great way to communicate feelings, positive or not so positive, because it’s in a safe environment where there’s lots of love. I have two other grand children now, Madi Grace, 5, and Zacariah,3, they were able to voice their hearts, which brought us all to tears, so precious. I have these little pieces of paper that we all write the three things about each other in my safe, because, yes, they are the most precious things to me besides Jesus! We as believers have much to be thankful for, don’t you agree?
A side note, I am personally thankful to be Kathi Macias’ friend and am thankful for her talent as I enjoy ALL of her books! Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving.
Blessings & Smiles
John 1:1
Rose, yes, I agree! And what a great tradition.
Now that we are back to work, hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving!
Thank You Lord
Inspired by my late brother Kit Goins
This prayer is to thank you for the peace
we so often take for granted:
For the sunsets on a quiet beach
For the stars at night that are out of reach
For the precious moments loved ones share
And the things they do to show they care
For the serenity of a warm gentle breeze
For the times with you Lord down on my knees
For the simple times when worries are few
For the lessons learned for the wrongs we do
For the pain, the struggles and the fear
And for all the burdens that we bear
For without these trials and tribulations
we wouldn’t experience prayers elation’s
Money, material goods and wealth
aren’t worth a thing without good health
Help us not to forget the simple pleasures
and remember that our hearts are hidden treasures
For all that matters is what’s inside
In the end our souls will override
~ Kim Meyer ~
Copyright © 2007
Kim:
Thank you for sharing your lovely poem! I will suggest that others stop by and read this. God bless you!