I Am Thankful

God is good to me. I am grateful.

Not that I measure up to God’s commands in the Bible, which say, “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18), and, “giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). However, I am thankful.

I am thankful for (in no particular order) …

• The four seasons
• My wife
• My children
• My parents who surrounded me with prayer, the Bible, and the gospel of Jesus
• Our dog (arf!)
• The colors of autumn
• The gift of health
• Forgiveness of sins through Jesus
• The promise of eternal life
• Journey Church
• The Central District of the Evangelical Free Church of America … our district
• Godly people who have influenced me over the years
• Fishing
• The beauties and wonders of the outdoors
• A cup of fresh-brewed hot tea with my bowl of cereal (yum!)
• Food
• Good stories
• The privilege of preaching
• Your support and encouragement
• The ocean
• Music
• The staff I get to work with daily
• The many, many volunteers at Journey Church who do the work of ministry
• God’s leading into the Journey Vision
• My siblings
• The Bible—what a treasure!
• Snow (what?! Yes, snow)
• Jesus
• The love of God
• The indwelling Holy Spirit
• Beauty
• Laughter
• Smiles
• Conversations with Sue Ann
• The blessing of education
• The unflagging personal support of our elders
• The Body of Christ global
• The five senses
• Indoor plumbing
• Clean water

Thank you, God!