Grateful Friday

I am grateful. No matter what happens in my life, the LORD is faithful to bring me right back to that which is most important - to love Him and all those around me. The very first thing I can do to show my love for Him is to appreciate and be grateful for all that He provides.

I'm grateful for emotions that remind me that I'm alive.

I'm grateful that He is our Healer, in whatever form that takes.

I'm grateful that He is our Comforter, coming close to us even in our most desperate hour(s).

I'm grateful that He enables me to love others.

I'm grateful for my three young people - I'm so proud of them.

I'm grateful that my husband works hard and was rewarded for his efforts.

I'm grateful for Via instant coffee when we run out of the 'real' stuff.

I'm grateful for all the years of service given by Pastor Buntain...may He be blessed by our LORD.

I'm grateful for glimpses of sunshine.

I'm grateful for awesome blogs.

I'm grateful for music that soothes the soul.

I'm grateful to feel wanted and needed.

I'm grateful for inspiring craft stores that I can wander around in for a very long time.

I'm grateful for cool looking reading glasses.

I'm grateful to have things to look forward to.

I'm grateful for funny youtube videos.

I'm grateful for clarity of thought.

I'm grateful for times of study with my friends...and alone, too.

I'm grateful for medication to help make a headache go away.

I'm grateful for humility, compassion and love whenever I see it.

I'm grateful for cell phones, texting and the internet that allows us all to keep in touch.

I'm grateful for words of wisdom.

I'm grateful for the fruit of the Spirit.

I'm grateful for my dentist.

I'm grateful for hair dryers.

I'm grateful for the gift of a book from a friend.

I'm grateful when friends get to go to Israel.

I'm very grateful that the LORD will accomplish His will regardless of the missteps of His people.