Gratitude

The message at church tonight was based on gratitude: the attitude of receiving grace from God as a gift and somehow removing our American/human feeling of "I'm entitled". Gratitude. Being thankful for everything I have because it's all a gift. Literally all of it. The most grateful people I know are also the most content people I know...which is really all we want to be right? Content and grateful. So in light of this wonderful sermon and a renewed sense of appreciation for the life, people, opportunities, and stuff I have, I want to let you know (all 3 of you) what I am thankful for...some more serious, some not so serious but thankful for them.

In random order

1. Being saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and being able to communicate with God anytime I want
2. My parents: I was lucky to be raised in a home that valued faith, family, and people
3. My husband: seriously...I can't even count the ways he has loved me, served me, challenged me, and accepted me. Dana is the best husband...hands down. 
4. Higher Education: I know it's a privilege to even study at the level at I am let alone some day (very soon!) be able to work in a career that I absolutely love. I'm so thankful to work.
5. I'm breathing...that's not a given
6. I have heat in my apartment and I'm currently listening to the rain hitting the windows which I love
7. I just made a turkey sandwich for lunch tomorrow and I really enjoy turkey sandwiches
8. The new issue of Real Simple came a few days ago and I'm excited to read it
9. I watched a video of my sweet little nephew earlier today (ok, I watched it 10x) and just listened to his sweet,innocent voice. My heart just overflows with love for that kiddo and I can't wait to visit the Leviens in just three weeks!!!
10. My planner...I love color coded organization

Those are just a few. I even debated as I was making this little list just abandoning this post, but too often the day to day truths are forgotten or in my case, replaced with 4 month picture catch ups.

I heard someone say one time, "What if you only had today, what you thanked God for yesterday?" Nothing like a dose of healthy conviction... :)

So, what are you grateful for today?