Over the course of this week I had my students compile a list of 100 things for which they are thankful. I decided to do it along with them. It was a stretch at times for many of them, but they were ultimately able to to do it. Should it be difficult to think of 100 things for which we are thankful? Absolutely not. We should be thankful in all things at all times. We should live lives of gratitude toward our Creator and all he does and gives and is. Yet, our focus is so often deterred. In an effort to refocus this week, here is the list I compiled (I'd say in no particular order other than stream of thought):
Things for Which I Am Thankful
God
Jesus
Redemption
Grace
The Bible
Living Grace
A Family with a strong faith
Lifetime friends
Romania
Children to Love
My students
Amazing co-workers
A Compassionate counselor
Understanding bosses
Books
Music
Laughter
The moon and stars
The ocean
Sunsets
Freedom
Christmas morning
Long conversations
Learning new things
Hugs
Dogs (especially Bella)
Caring doctors
My car
My warm house
Trust
A fun sister-in-law
Coloring books
Warm blankets
The ability to travel
Random notes
Knowledge
Mentors
Random adventures
Being up in the sky
Pictures
The military
Rainbow sandals
Clean water
Smiling faces
Brandyn’s life
Babies
Seeing former students around town
Theater
Gymnastics
My teachers
Sushi
Airplanes
Horses
Unexpected text messages
Meaningful gifts
Physical therapy
The ability to walk
Modern medicine
Rain
My uncle’s gravy
Christmas carols around the piano
“Silent Night” around the manger scene
Homemade ice cream
Fireworks
T-Street Beach
The Olympics
Sweatshirts
Those who choose life
The ranch
French braids
FaceTime
Uninhibited reception dancing
Mici
Painting
Long walks at night
Chai tea
Silly jokes
Pei Wei
Dodger games
New York City
Leslie Park
College Roommates
Dolphins
Flat irons
Strangers holding doors open
Speed boats
V-Neck T-Shirts
Worship in Romanian
Reunions with old friends
Dress up days at work
Discovering new worship songs
The movie War Room
Helicopters
Segways
Peace that passes understanding
Pillowpets
Elephants
Trust
Sunglasses
Joy
Can you compile a list of 100 things for which you are thankful? Give it a shot this week!
