It's Thursday and Christopher asked me to post some thoughts on a blog post from somewhere on the vastness of the internet. It was a bit tempting to pick a post from my own blog and save a bit of work, but I figured it would be better to point you to another blog that has served my soul well since I've been reading it.
Last Friday there was a post on The Blazing Center (Mark & Stephen Altrogge's blog) dealing with being grateful. I thought this was particularly good considering that we took some time during the last community group meeting to thank God for his provision in our lives. In the post, Stephen took the opportunity to list some things he is grateful to God for. It's a helpful reminder to set time aside to thank God for all he has done for us, both the big and the small things he has blessed us with.
Here's a short sampling from me. I'm thankful that...
- God saved me from a life of self-reliance and independence and caused me to see my need for him
- I have friends and family who love me and who encourage me to grow in my obedience and pursuit of God
- God didn't leave us to figure everything out on our own, but provided his Word and the Holy Spirit to help and guide us
- I can see God's goodness not only in my own life, but in the Bible and in the lives of the saints and the church throughout history
- I am a part of a great local church that challenges me to love the Savior more and to never lose sight of the cross
- God meets my basic needs and has blessed me with a job
- I can access the knowledge of great pastors and preachers that has been preserved in books
- We live in a world with Turkey Hill Raspberry Iced Tea, mp3 players and volleyball
- I've got a great community group that spurs me on in godliness as well as providing friendship and laughter
How about you? What are you grateful to God for?
HT: The Blazing Center
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