So often we get caught up in asking God for things that we forget to thank him for the things he has already given us. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we wanted to take some time to reflect and remember what we’re thankful for. This isn’t a new idea, but I think it’s important to have a time of thanksgiving. We’d love it if you would add your own reflections in the comments section below this post. Happy Thanksgiving!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! (Psalm 95:2)
Steven:
I’m thankful for my family, who have always supported me and continue to do so on a daily basis.
I’m thankful for the amazing grace that I was given at a huge cost of God the Son dying after living a blameless, innocent life.
I’m thankful for the ministry that God allows me to be involved in and has equipped me to do.
I’m thankful for the opportunity to give back some of God’s gifts by sharing with countless people who have read this blog.
I’m thankful for my friends, who constantly build me up are always there to encourage me to continue seeking God.
I’m thankful for the chance to go a school that is teaching me knowledge that some people will never have the opportunity to learn.
I’m thankful that I live in a place where I’m free to worship and pursue the one true, eternal, living God.
Matt:
I’m thankful for the high school small group guys I lead, I’m thankful for everyone of them that God has placed in the group.
I’m thankful for Steven, this is an awesome ministry partnership God had placed us in, and Steven is an amazing friend.
I’m thankful for the parents God gave me, even though I only had them on this earth with me for a short time, the lessons they instilled in me are still what drives me.
I’m thankful for my church and some amazing people that God has put in my life and allowed me to learn student ministry from them.
I’m thankful that I’ve learned to let God lead my life and not try to run the whole show myself, If I would have followed my own advice I wouldn’t be where I am today or the person I’ve become.
I’m thankful for the life I’ve lived, and that I can use the painful times to help students overcome the painful times in their lives.
I’m thankful that as I sit here writing this I have so many blessings in my life that it’s had for me to narrow the list down to just a few. I. Am. Blessed.
