Our God is so good, and He has blessed us in a million ways. But in the world we live in, somehow our focus has turned to "me, me, me" and "more, more, more". We're never content with what we have. We're always craving the next best thing. We want to keep achieving, keep gaining. Maybe for popularity, maybe for the likes, maybe just because we've lost sight of what really matters.
But right now, can I invite you to pause? Just breathe, for one moment. Look outside of the now and remember the bigger picture.
Remember Jesus. Remember all the good. Remember the many, many blessings.
There is a lot of hurt in the world. A lot of suffering. We are all fighting our own battles, every day, but we are also so, so, so fortunate. The majority of us have roofs over our head, food on the table, and a million other good things.
Today, pause. As we enter into the holiday season, filled with festivities and joyous chaos, don't forget to remember the blessings. Don't lose yourself in the busyness of everyday life and the daily demands, but choose to reflect on the good things. Choose to be thankful, and choose to remember how much God has given you.
I want to practice what I preach, and so today, I'm going to share with you 100 reasons we have to be thankful. 100 reasons to praise God and celebrate this good life He's blessed us with.
A roof over my head
A pantry and fridge full of food
A healthy body
Clean air to breathe
A cozy bed to fall asleep in every night
Home cooked meals
Air conditioning + heater
Multiple vehicles
The freedom to read my Bible + worship Christ
A mom who loves me no matter what
A dad who supports me and cheers me on in everything I do
Siblings who make me laugh and are always there for me
Fuzzy socks
Cuddling up in a blanket
The smell of freshly baked cookies
Sunrises
Sunsets
The leaves as they change colors
The ability to get a quality education
Teachers who work hard and invest in me
Cold glasses of water
Technology that keeps me connected
Youth group + weekly church services
Ice cream
Birds chirping
Blooming flowers
Hot showers
Jamming out to music
Sleeping in
Quality friends
Doctors and nurses
Reading before bed
Cozy pjs
Medicine
God's faithfulness
Jesus' death on the cross
Twice a days with Jesus
Worship music
God's never ending love
The Holy Spirit's constant presence
God's never-ending grace I don't deserve
New pens + highlighters
Blank notebooks + fresh starts
The ability to run + move my body
Laughter
Freshly cleaned room
Slow weekend mornings
Clean clothes
Indoor plumbing
The life-changing freedom that is found in Jesus
GPS
Freshly fallen snow
WiFi
Birthday celebrations
Christmas music
Sore muscles after a good workout
The shining moon on a dark starry night
Looking at old photo books
Sandy beaches
Journalling
The warm sun on your skin
Evening walks
Playing with children
Newborn puppies
Smores by the toasty warm fire
Doodles
Hugs
Snow capped mountains
Giving + receiving letters
Dancing
Singing in the shower
Jumping in the pool on a hot summer day
New haircuts
Good hair days
The ability to constantly talk to the Lord
Knowing that God always hears my prayer
Fresh fruit
Bike rides on crisp fall afternoons
Sweatpants
Grandparents
Movie nights
Sharing Scripture with friends who need it
Being still + reflective after a long day
Making lists
Supportive coaches
God's constant goodness in the everyday annoyances
Deep conversations
Inside jokes
Taking pictures to capture the memories
Shrimp tacos
First love
Experiencing God's peace in the midst of heartbreak and struggle
Time away from technology
Smiling
Happy tears
Releasing sad emotions with tears
Writing
Vacation
Christmas movies
God's every day little miracles
Guys. God is so good. In this simple yet incredibly profound practice of writing down 100 things I'm thankful for, I'm humbled. God has blessed us all in so many ways, and I'm so grateful. I know that each and every one of us are facing our own difficulties and heartbreak, but in the midst of all of that, I hope that this list has helped remind you of God's faithfulness and constant goodness. It is my prayer that you are inspired, in the midst of your own busyness and in the midst of the challenges you're facing, to pause and reflect on the good things you have been blessed with.
I challenge you to make your own list of 100 things you're thankful for. Really be intentional and purposeful as you sit down to reflect on the good things in your life. And as you write your list, remember to continually be praising God for all these blessings, big or small.
And I also challenge you to leave a few of the biggest things you're thankful for down below! We are a community - let's encourage each other with more of the good things we've recognized. I know that I for one am thankful for you, and I'd love to hear what you are thankful for!
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