Day 20 (Water): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.Psalms 147:8 I am thankful for water. We are blessed to have clean, drinkable water, straight from the tap. We have enough water to bathe, keep our clothes clean, wash the dishes, scrub whatever is dirty, … Continue reading Day 20 (Water): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 19 (Crafting): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Let brotherly love continue.Hebrews 13:1 I am thankful for craft supplies. I know that sounds completely frivolous, but I really do find joy in making things. First of all, it’s really rewarding to be creative, to take ideas and pieces of stuff and turn it into something pretty (or interesting) and maybe even useful. The … Continue reading Day 19 (Crafting): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 18 (Prayer): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Pray without ceasing.I Thessalonians 5:17 I am so very thankful for the privilege of prayer! It still amazes me that I can actually talk to God, through Jesus, in the Spirit. I can praise Him and tell Him personally how thankful I am for everything. I can repent when I mess up. I can ask … Continue reading Day 18 (Prayer): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 17 (Fear): 30 Days of Thankfulness

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments : his praise endureth for ever.Psalm 111:10 I am thankful for fear. Not the kind of fear that makes me squeal at spiders or hug the side of a mountain, but the kind of fear … Continue reading Day 17 (Fear): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 16 (Snuggles): 30 Days of Thankfulness

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.He shall … Continue reading Day 16 (Snuggles): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 15 (Clothes): 30 Days of Thankfulness

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.I Timothy 6:8 I am thankful for clothes. We are blessed with an overwhelming number of choices in our closets to suit any weather or occasion. And still, yesterday, I am ashamed to say that I had trouble finding something to wear to church. I guess … Continue reading Day 15 (Clothes): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 14 (Rest): 30 Days of Thankfulness

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.Hebrews 4:9 I am thankful for a day of rest. By the time Sunday rolls around each week, I am very ready to be renewed in both body and spirit. And I am grateful that God’s children have the promise of eternal rest from all earthly … Continue reading Day 14 (Rest): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 13 (Food): 30 Days of Thankfulness

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.I Timothy 6:8 I am thankful for food! We definitely do not go hungry in this house. We are blessed with so many delicious choices to fuel our bodies. I’m ashamed when I search for a snack and “can’t find anything.” Even when I delay buying … Continue reading Day 13 (Food): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 12 (Home): 30 Days of Thankfulness

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.II Corinthians 5:1 I am thankful for home, especially on the days when we have to go places. It's such a blessing to have a place to … Continue reading Day 12 (Home): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 11 (Health): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.III John 1:2 I am thankful for my health. My body doesn't feel 20 (or even 30) anymore, but it would be silly to expect otherwise. What ailments I do have are minor, especially when I think of … Continue reading Day 11 (Health): 30 Days of Thankfulness →