Today

I started out writing something completely different tonight, but things change.  I felt the need to write about how thankful I am for my life, and for The incredible mercy God blesses me with each day.

I started a conversation today with a coworker which quickly got on the subject of all the things that are wrong at work.  I truly believe God gives us hints in life to bring us back to His plan.  Today I was given the hint to be grateful.  I have an incredible job, and good people to work with.  However, there are times I lose sight of the forest through the trees.  I feel like I receive much, yet give very little in return.  I pray I can truly appreciate this gift I was blessed with.

 Thanksgiving is upon us, and I have to say that I have never really been excited about it.  To me this day has always been an opportunity to eat more and do less.  Today I am changing my skewed view of what Thanksgiving is about.  Maybe this day was created out of a chance meeting between Native Americans and settlers.  Nothing says it has to stay that way.  This Thursday is going to be about truly appreciating God's blessings in my life.  Some blessings are good, and some are what we perceive as bad.  So here we go, the three things I am thankful for today.

1. I am thankful for my wife.  She listens to my issues and puts out an incredible effort to give us an awesome house and incredible meals on the table...among other things.

2. I am thankful for people who challenge my morals, ethics, and my walk with God.  I learn something new everyday through testing of character and perseverance to do the right thing.

3.  I am thankful for a God who picks me up when I fall flat on my face at times.

Psalm 106:1
Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!