So we just came through the Thanksgiving season. I just wanted to take a few moments and reflect on what I'm thankful for in my life.
First of all I am thankful for the gift of salvation. I am constantly reminded that nothing is worth anything without this gift and blessing. It wouldn't matter if I was the most famous, richest, most popular, coolest person on the face of the planet, if I was dead in my sins it would gain me nothing. However, even if I am the least known, poorest, most unpopular, most uncool person on the face of the planet, if I have salvation through Christ nothing else matters. I would trade every other blessing and gift I've been given in my life just for that gift of salvation.
Second, I'm incredibly thankful for my family. I love each and every one of them, both my immediate and extended family. They have stood by and supported me through all of the trials and tribulations of my life and I thank God every day for giving me such awesome relatives.
Third, I am also incredibly thankful for my friends. I love all of the friends I have made through the years, and many of you cross the line between family and friends. Thank you so much for your love and support and friendship.
Fourth, I'm thankful to have a job. While at times I get frustrated that I'm not in the position and place I would like to be, and where I had envisioned myself at this point in my life I know I am where I need to be right now. I am learning a lot where I am that will help me in the future as I move forward and grow. I am aware that I am blessed to have any job right now, and am thankful that God has given me a job that meets the needs I currently have.
I have so much more to be thankful for than just these things, but it would take forever to go through all of them, and these four things broadly cover all of what I'm thankful for. So again, I thank God for every blessing he has poured out, and I'm looking forward to what he is going to do in the coming year.