Giving Thanks!

“Sing and make
music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for
everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 5:19a, 20)

 This week we want to take the time to give thanks to God
for the many blessings that He has given us.  As you read what we are grateful for, please
join us in giving thanks to God!

We are thankful for:

The many promises God gives us in His Word that enables
us to persevere.

We are thankful for the big struggles, because it shows
us that our God is stronger.

I am thankful for my wife. This year we celebrated our 27th wedding
anniversary!

We are thankful for our families, and the unique traditions that we’ve
established as a family.

We are thankful for the people God uses to remind us that He is the builder of
His church, not us or our abilities.

We are thankful that God has given us good health so we could help others this
week.

I’m thankful that even though I lost my legs eight years ago, I can still walk,
drive, and serve the Lord.

We are thankful for the hope we have in the gospel of Jesus Christ.  It has been
amazing to see how God is revealing Himself to the people of Haiti.

We are thankful that God continues to show us the redemption He started in our
lives. It never ceases to amaze me how sufficient His grace is.

We are thankful for each and every one of our donors who have given
sacrificially and prayerfully for the cause of Christ.

We are thankful for His care, provision and protection over all of us.

What are you thankful for? 

“Enter his gates
with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his
name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness
continues through all generations.” (Psalm 100:4, 5)