THANKFUL

In everything, give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1Thessalonians 5:18

This week, I celebrated my seventy-sixth Thanksgiving. Most of my Thanksgivings was celebrated with my parents and siblings, but now my parents are no longer living; I celebrate Thanksgiving with my children and grandchildren.

My seventy-six years on earth represent a time in which I had many experiences. God has always been with me, whether the experience was good or bad. Plus, according to Psalm 91:11, God has given His angel charge over me to keep me in the way.

Here are some of the things for which  I am thankful:

I am thankful that I was born in a family who had a relationship with God.

I am thankful that my mother taught me to read the Word as a child and instilled in me a fear of God.

I am thankful I accepted Jesus as my Savior at age ten.

I am thankful that I loved participating in religious activities as a youth.

I am thankful I was able to graduate high school and enroll in nursing school.

I am thankful I married a person of like faith.

I am thankful my husband and I raised our two children to believe in God and His Word.

I am thankful that I received grants and favors that paid for most of my undergraduate and graduate education.

I am thankful that all five of the surgeries that I’ve had were successful and without complications.

I am thankful that I have worked in ministry with my husband.

I am thankful that the Spirit of Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding, Might, Counsel, Fear of the Lord operate in my life.

I am thankful that God hears and answers my prayers.

I am thankful for the daily provisions that God has provided.

I am thankful I know and understand every moment I live; God has been kind and merciful to me.

Finally, I am thankful that I have been able to consistently post blogs since January 2, 2012.