Being Grateful

Sometimes I am a selfish, spoiled brat.

I hope that the people who know me would disagree with that statement, but too often, it's true. Not necessarily when dealing with other people, but when it comes to my relationship with God, I can act like quite the pampered princess.

I've been thinking about it a lot with Thanksgiving coming up in a couple of days. I can be such an ingrate. There are times when I'd rather waste my breath complaining about everything that's not perfect than realizing the many wonderful things there are in my life. Certainly, I'm not the worst child on the planet, but God deserves so much better than what I too often give Him.

Because of that, I just wanted to take the time, instead of whining, to be thankful.

So, thank You, Lord, for the wonderful family you've given me.

Thank You for my true and loyal friends.

Thank You for the people who are still in my life and the memories I've made with those who aren't anymore.

Thank You for the little moments every day that remind me of what a good life I have and what an awesome God You are.

Thank You for the sound of children's laughter, the smell of honeysuckles in the spring, the beauty of a rainbow.

Thank You for good health and a sound mind and body.

Thank You for freedom and those who sacrificed to give and preserve it.

Thank You for Jesus, the cross, the empty tomb.

Thank You for Who You are, and the fact that You are the same yesterday, today and forever...regardless of what I may be going through.

Thank You that You never let me down, You always keep Your promises, and You love me no matter what.

And I love You, too.