Thank You Lord For...

I don't have the time, energy, or words to express every blessing given to me (nor does anyone want to read a list that just goes on and on forever!). Every breath I take and every heartbeat is a gift from God. I love You Lord for loving me. Even if I never met, knew, or had any of these people or things on this list, I would still be blessed far beyond the heavens by simply knowing You. So I just want to acknowledge some of the many gifts I have been given.


Thank You Lord for:

*my husband- I can't even begin to express how awesome Your choice for me was!
*my children- so precious and amazing (Stephen squirmed like crazy when I typed this out!)
*my family (by birth and marriage)- only You could have planned this incredible group of people!
*my friends- every single one of them is a miracle from You!
*my spiritual brothers and sisters- only by Your grace can I experience such wonderful fellowship!
*my neighbors- they are really neat people
*the loved ones who are with You this year and that I will see them again- what a hope!


Thank You Lord for:

*my house with three bedrooms and a bathroom!-(so much space and I love the bathroom!)
*electricity- I only have to flip a switch to turn on a light
*heat and air conditioning- I am spoiled
*kitchen appliances- I would not be able to cook without these
*electronics- my cell phone and computer are my line to the outside world
*my bed with a pillowtop- such sweet sleep (thanks for that too!)
*clothes on my back- (and especially clothes that fit!)
*running water- I would go crazy without it
*hot running water- what a gift hot water is!


Thank You Lord for:

*allowing me to stay at home with my children- I don't miss out on all the great stuff they do
*the ability to have children- enough said. :-)
*convictions
*music and the ability to sing in tune (my husband thanks You for this too)
*education (the gift of literacy is especially sweet when I get to read to my children)
*memories (especially those with loved ones who are with You now)
*laughter- I'd go crazy without this one!
*a healthy husband- what a gift!
*my daughter's ability to give hugs and kisses- no words can express how amazing they are!
*giving me a husband who is my best friend in the whole world (enough said!)
*Elmo- (Phoebe loves Elmo)
*Hello Kitt- (Phoebe loves Hello Kitty)



Thank You Lord for:

*giving me a daughter first- she's such a great helper
*giving me a son second- and that I get to experience having a son!
*placing my little family in an amazing body of believers- such sweet fellowship and love
*allowing so many friends to be pregnant in the same time span as myself- this is just too cool!
*that this pregnancy seems to be easier now- I can actually walk without limping
*bringing my stinky husband home safely every day- I love seeing his smiling face
*providing for our every need- some weeks I can't see how You do it, but You always do


Thank You Lord for:

*revealing Yourself and saving me at a young age- You spared me from so much
*bringing my husband into a relationship with you at a young age- what an incredible man you made
*being seperated from Your One and only Son while He died on the cross so that we could be together forever.- I'll never understand how awful that was. Thank You.
*knowing all the plans You have for me, my husband, my daughter, my son, and if You will it, the many other children You will give to us.
*being so much greater than my mind can comprehend yet close enough to understand and care about the things I go through.
*Christ. Life would not be worth living were it not for the hope I have in Him.