Thankfulness list: 50 things

So, last night my hubby told me I should take the time today to write a thankfulness list. He told me to think of and write down 50 things I am thankful for. Last night I was not having a great night. I was comparing myself with other people, doubting my gifting and ability; it just wasn't good. He told me that gratitude will be my weapon when it comes to my insecurities; getting my eyes off of myself and onto God and all he has
done.

So, today, I took my husband's advice and came up with 50 things I am thankful for. Let me tell you, I feel great! I feel so full of joy and I have a grateful heart for all of the things on this list, big and small. Thankfulness IS a powerful tool against our enemy who is trying to distract us all the time. THIS is a great way to spend a chunk of time, to re-focus, to just tell God all the things you are thankful for. My heart changed in about an hours time, being given to getting my eyes off of myself and onto HIM! I will type up my list so you can read it.

1. a warm house
2. food to eat everyday
3. a loving and gracious husband
4. great in-laws
5. great parents
6. great siblings
7. technology-to keep in touch with people
8. my relationship with God
9. 2 part time jobs
10. a great worship team
11. humble leaders
12. a thriving Church: Awesome home group!
13. enough clothes
14. vision
15. worship music: the whole idea of songs to God!
16. pianos 
17. summer-time heat
18. memories
19. adventure

20. chicago: what a place!

21. coffee

22. bodies of water

23. air planes

24. weddings

25. make up

26. a washer and dryer in our basement

27. my ability to still run

28. the Bible

29. day planners

30. sticky notes

31. concerts

32. blogs

33. sermons

34. sunlight

35. books

36. my engagement ring

37. great friendships

38. education

39. wise counsel

40. laughter

41. great neighborhood

42. having a voice so that i can sing to God

43. responsibility

44. emotions

45. our car

46. chocolate

47. taste buds

48. fragrance : spring time air! NOT gallons of perfume! :)

49.  warm greetings: hugs and smiles

50. a good pair of winter mittens

there you have it! my thankfulness list! it is a great discipline if you are just in a negative place and you can't see the good. 

happy listing!

love,

bethany