Time to Give Thanks

Thanksgiving Day is just a few days away.  I am sitting at home on a Sunday evening with a couple of days of work and ministry ahead before I can get away for the holidays.  Yet, it is a good time for reflection and expression.

First of all I am grateful to God for His grace and mercy.  I am grateful for a God that sought me out.  I am grateful for a Savior who in spite of me saved me.  I am grateful for a salvation that doesn't stop at just forgiving me and making me right with God, but is constantly conforming me to His image.  Every day with Jesus is new and fresh.

I am grateful for my precious wife of 37 years.  She knows me better than anyone (except God) and accepts me as I am.  She is my best friend and my toughest critic.  I love her and thank God for her.

I am grateful for three precious daughters that love God with a whole heart.  They continue to bring us much joy.  Different, distinct and dedicated...they love to serve.  They really get that from their mother.  Whether ministering to staff wives, serving neighbors, or taking care of children they do it well and with the love of Jesus. 

I am grateful to be a Georgia Baptist.  Call me prejudice, but I am a part of the best family in the Southern Baptist Convention.  Called to serve Christ and strengthen churches I have the best job in all the world.

I am grateful to be healthy, wealthy and ...oh well, let's not take it too far.  I do have a great group of wise friends some of which are "wise guys." 

I am grateful that I get to live in these United States of America where on Thursday I will sit down with my family and give thanks all over again.

Hope you have a great week and take time to Give Thanks.