Thankful

I know what you're thinking, and yes I am doing a post on being thankful 2 days before Thanksgiving. I am thankful all the time, at least I try to be, but it seems that with when I am made to look at my life there is just so much that God has done recently that I would like to thank Him for.

I am amazed at God's leading and provision in my life. I am thankful that I can rely on Him and that He is never changing. He has my best in mind even when I don't realize it. God is sovereign over all life and sees the bigger picture and so when I don't understand things it is great to know that God, who has proven Himself faithful in my life in the past, never changes and will continue to work things out for my good.

I am thankful for the opportunities He is opening up for me and the ministry that He has called me to. I desire to be used by God to make His name great in this world and to bring glory to Christ. The fact that God has seen fit to use a sinner like me to do this is baffling. I am simply unworthy of this and quite frankly not capable to do it on my own. I thank God that He hasn't left me by myself, that He walks with me and has seen fit to bring good Godly people in my life to help me in this endeavor. I would list everyone but I have been blessed with so many teachers, mentors, leaders, friends, and family that it would be impossible to get everyone. You know who you are, thank you.

I am constantly amazed that God has given me a wife that I don't deserve and a son that brings more joy to my heart than I ever thought possible. My life is better because of Courtney. She loves me through my flaws and inspite of my inconsistencies. She is more patient and kind and gracious with me than I deserve. God knew it would take a special woman to be my wife, my helpmate, in this life and I thank Him for preparing Courtney long before we met. I am blessed that we will be sharing the joys, triumphs, struggles, and pains of this life together. Bryson is the greatest kid ever. I know every parent is supposed to say that but I truly believe it. His ability to make me laugh while frustrating me is astounding. His heart is so sweet already, he is kind and thankful. He is stubborn and strong-willed. He is so much like me it is scary. I am thankful that God has entrusted him to me and I pray I can be a good father. I am thankful for the challenge and pray I can lead Bryson to the feet of God and teach him to be a Godly man.

I could literally continue this list for a very long time. The fact I live in America and can type this on one of the 3 computers and 2 iPhones I have at my disposal is testament to the blessings that God has heaped on my life. I pray I don't take them for granted and that I never get comfortable or complacent. Proverbs 28:20 says, "A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished." I pray I will be faithful with what God has blessed me with.

Happy Thanksgiving.