thankful

Seems appropriate during this time of year to reflect on the things that cause a spirit of thanksgiving to rise up in me. My aunt and uncle asked me to share during our family thanksgiving time of what it is I'm thankful for during this season of life. Right away, an element of excitement rose in me. These opportunities are sweet times to be reminded of what the Lord has and is doing in my life. This is not wasted time, but time of the Lord's work and preparation. So its with joy that I share those things that I am so thankful for.

Lets get it started........

Life..
An opportunity to be who I was created to be.
Laughter.
Joy.
Sweet smell of babies.
My job.
Freedom to travel.
Opportunity to explore.
Newness.
Fresh faces.
New people.
My car.
Patience in the beltway traffic jams.
Mom and Dad who listen and love whole heartedly.
Prayer warriors - grandparents.
Sandy.
Kristin.
Ryan and Amanda.
Being an aunt to Ryleigh.
A house.
A house full of awesome women who take care of my house.
Frontline.
Memories.
Pink Monkeys.
Sisterhood.
Melanie.
Discontentment- that pushes me out of what Ive known, into a place of unknown excitement.
God's faithfulness.
His promises.
Intimacy with Jesus.
Captivating.
The seasons.
Worship.
Music.
Candles- their flame, their warmth, their scents.
Hugs.
Sleeping without a set alarm.
Fresh sheets.
Dreams for the future.
Hope.
Pure love.
Back rubs.
A newborns first cry.
Time.
Divine moments.
Shooting stars.
Jesus.
Sacrifice.
His death and resurrection.
New life.
Promises.
Wholeness.
Joy.
His patience.
His perseverance.
His faithfulness.
His provision.
His unconditional love.
His healing.
His forgiveness.
His restoration.
His plans.
His perfect timing.
His desire for the best.
I am thankful for everyday, for every moment that is given to me. I'm thankful for the work that the Lord is doing in and around me. I'm blessed to know Him and to be known by Him. There's no other place that Id rather be. You are truly amazing Lord Jesus. May I continue to be refined more and more into your likeness. May I learn to set aside the things of that are not of you, those things that separate me from you. Continue to stir in me this level of discontentment. May it push me towards you more and more everyday. Reveal to me what it is your calling me to. Thank you for hearing my hearts desires. Thank you for being a trustworthy God. Lord, I'm amazed by you.