23: I am thankful for the Pilgrims who came over to America for religious freedom. I am thankful that they were bold enough to stand up for what they believed in. My prayer is that I would always be bold in sharing my faith.
24: I am thankful for my extended family and that they make it an annual tradition to come to my parents' house for Thanksgiving. This particular Thanksgiving, I am thankful they were there to help with the boys as I threw my back out that morning while rocking Oliver to sleep.
25: I am thankful for Black Friday and that I could save so much on Christmas gifts. I love giving gifts and good deals make it possible to do more. :)
26: Today I am thankful to live in the US, where I have clean water and air. I love that I have freedom to praise God publicly. I am thankful that I can vote for my own leaders and that I can express my opinions.
27: Today I am thankful for our small group. Though it has been a challenge at times, we have continued to work together to find a schedule that works for all. I'm excited to finally be in a groove and studying God's word together.
28: I am thankful today that Oliver has finally gotten back into a routine and is sleeping all the way through the night again.
29: Today I am thankful for muscle relaxers that finally relieved the pain in my back.
30: I am thankful that I was able to nurse Oliver for a whole year, though honestly I'm glad to be done. :)
I hope you stuck with me through the month. I feel like this activity really demanded me to reflect on my life. I heard a quote somewhere (facebook, pinterest?) that said, "What if tomorrow, God only gave you what you thanked him for today?" Why the theology may not all be right, the phrase struck a nerve with me. How much to come to God for supplication instead of thanking Him for all He's done for me already? Thankfully I serve a merciful God who cannot love me anymore or any less than He does now.
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