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 →

Day 10 (Music): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.Colossians 3:16 I am thankful for music! I seriously cannot imagine what it would be like to not sing or play an instrument. Sometimes there … Continue reading Day 10 (Music): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 9 (Mercy): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.Hebrews 4:16 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye … Continue reading Day 9 (Mercy): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 8 (Dolls & Animals): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:I Peter 3:8 I am thankful for baby dolls and stuffed animals. It’s such a joy to play with Little Bit and watch her care for her pretend friends. She feeds them, bathes them, doctors them, takes … Continue reading Day 8 (Dolls & Animals): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 7 (Blankets): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;II Corinthians 1:3 I am thankful for blankets. Our home is scattered with blankets of various fabrics and sizes to grab when we need them. They’re just so cozy and comforting. Even when it’s too … Continue reading Day 7 (Blankets): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 6 (Mamas): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.Psalm 34:11 I am thankful for all the mamas in my life. My own mama, who raised my sister and me in church, taught me more than I’ll ever remember, and is always on standby when I need her.My grandma and … Continue reading Day 6 (Mamas): 30 Days of Thankfulness →