Day 16

Today I'm grateful for..


This may sound like a strange thing to appreciate, but I love opening my kitchen cabinet and reaching for one of my favorite mugs.  Tea, coffee, hot chocolate.. whatever I choose, it's nice drinking it out of something I've obtained from a vacation or a Christmas gift, or wherever.  I'm currently working on a collection of Starbucks mugs, their "You Are Here" series.  California's is next on my list!

Day 15

Today I am thankful for...


God's promises.  The devil will always try to convince us that the Bible is a lie, but that is not the case.   I am uncertain about a lot of things in this world, but I am certain that God is faithful to fulfill whatever He has promised.  The very foundation of my hope and peace is in the many things He has written to me.  I am especially thankful for the one I read today, Isaiah 41:10 - God promises to be my help and my strength.  <3

Day 14

Today I'm thankful for...

A reliable car.  I did a lot of driving for work today, and I was grateful to be navigating through traffic in an air conditioned, safe, fairly new vehicle.  Praise God!

Day 13

I am grateful for that awesome feeling you get when it's payyy dayyy... being stuck in traffic and sleep-deprived does not make for a good mood, but the minute my paycheck was in my hands this afternoon, the sun shined a little brighter.  Thank God today for your jobs, whether it's your dream job or not.  Having any job, period, is a blessing.

Day 12

Today I'm grateful I'm a Texan.  "Y'all" will never be removed from my vocabulary, and I will always prefer my Mexican food to that of any other state.  I could elaborate on this further, but I'm super tired.  Sweet dreams, y'all.

Day 11

I am thankful for SHOES today (especially cute ones on sale at the mall).  Yes, I am a woman with a sick shoe addiction, but I was thinking about how often I take having shoes for granted.  I'm thankful I live in a country where I have access to new shoes when I need them.  I'm thankful my feet aren't torn up from having to walk barefoot everywhere.  Shoes are a blessing!

Day 10

Today I am thankful for my neighborhood.  Sounds like a funny thing to appreciate, but it's true.  I managed to catch a nap this afternoon, and the only sounds outside my window were the wind blowing through the trees and the distant, muffled conversations of my neighbors.  I didn't hear the roar of construction equipment or honking horns from rush-hour traffic.  Living in a quiet, peaceful subdivision is a blessing.

Day 9

Coffee is always a good idea.  Well, not really... but I'd like to think so.  Today I was thankful for rest and refreshment in the shelter of a local Starbucks.  My grande cup of delicious was the energy boost I loved/needed to get me through the rest of my busy afternoon.

Day 8

I feel terrible for skipping days!  I'm going to call this Day 8, and let's see if I can't be more consistent this time.

Today I am thankful for my health.  It's been months since the last time I got sick, and that's worth thanking God for.  No virus, no coughing, no weakness.  Praise God!  Have you thanked God for anything yet today?  Being thankful is a habit that must be developed and is sometimes difficult to continue.  Give it another try.  It's always a good idea.

<3

Days 6&7

Yesterday I was thankful for (although I forgot to post it) pets!  I have a betta fish and a pomeranian, both hilarious and entertaining.  I played hide and seek with my pom last night, and she gently bites my fingers when she finds me as if to say, "You've been caught!" 


Today I am thankful I live in America.  I could elaborate on this enough to fill pages, but I'll keep it simple this morning.  I am thankful that I read my Bible without fear of being caught and punished for reading it. I am thankful that the only noise outside my window was birds singing and not explosions or gunfire.  I am thankful for freedom.   God bless America!