I Am Thankful For...

I am thankful for my Father, God, who loves both himself and me so much that he made the ultimate sacrifice to send his son, Jesus, to earth as a human being who experienced all the same trials and tribulations I experience every day, yet remained sinless. He then endured the divine wrath of God the Father, a punishment which I deserved, through his death on the cross. But then he rose again three days later and continues to lead me every single day. Thank you God for your love! Thank you for never giving up on me! Thank you for continuing to mold me each and every day into the person you desire for me to be! Thank you for the privilege of working alongside you in your mission each and every day! Thank you for everything you have given me for which I am thankful!

I am thankful for my wife, Amy. Thank you for choosing to take this adventure with me! Thank you for always being my cheerleader! Thank you for staying by my side through the good times and the challenging times! Thank you for your daily love, support, and encouragement!

I am thankful for my earthly parents. Thank you for teaching me what it looks like to love and be loved! Thank you for encouraging me to continue pursuing my dreams! Thank you for the sacrifices you made to give me so many great opportunities!

I am thankful for my friends. Thank you for the times we’ve been able to hang out and chat about life, especially the hard stuff! Thank you for continuing to challenge me to think deeper! Thank you for the love you have for me!

I am thankful for all the people along the way who have influenced me. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without all of you.

I am thankful for my great health that gives me an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, play hockey, work, and volunteer in my community.

I am thankful for the chance to live in America where I have the opportunity to worship God openly and chase after my dreams.

I am thankful for the education I received and all the people along the way who made sacrifices in order to give me that education.

I am thankful for my cats who have taught me many lessons in patience.

I am thankful for the house we live in.

I am thankful for the ability to put food on our table every day.

I am thankful for the employment opportunities I’ve been given.

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In this season of thanksgiving, who and what are you thankful for? Feel free to respond by writing in the comments section of this post or in the comments on social media. I’d love to hear for you!