Thanksgiving by Karen Ruhl

Have you ever tried to write a list of what you are thankful for? When I try, this is about where I get:

I am thankful for:

My relationship with God

My husband

My son, daughter-in-law, granddaughter

Our health

Our extended family, siblings, nieces, nephews, etc

Our freedom The gifts God has given me

Our home

The Bible - His word to us

Just about now, I start thinking to myself, what am I not grateful for? How could I possibly write a list of everything God has given to me? And then, it comes to me, stop writing and start thanking. Pray…

Heavenly Father, it is impossible to write a list of everything I am thankful for because I am thankful for everything. For every breath I take, for my relationship with you, for my wonderful husband and family. Lord God, I thank you each morning when I wake up and have a new day to enjoy. I thank you for the provisions you always provide and for the life I have lived.

Lord God, I confess my sins to you and ask that you forgive me. Please be my pilot and guide me each day to do your will.

I am thankful that I am a daughter of the most high King. Today, I will straighten my crown, look for ways to reach the lost, and do my very best to honor and praise you.

I ask that you bless all who are reading this today.

I am eternally grateful.

In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.