Thanksgiving 2015

THANKSGIVING 2015 

I AM THANKFUL 
  For another Birthday (mine). 
  For another Wedding Anniversary (Fifty-five years with Miss Margaret) 
  For celebrating ten wonderful years as Pastor of Providence Baptist, Rico. 

I AM THANKFUL 
   For a child whose energy is joy.
   For a child who knows and calls my name.
   For a child who has a place he or she calls home. 

I AM THANKFUL 
    For the greeting of a sunrise. 
    For the gift of each day. 
    For the peace a sunset brings. 

I AM THANKFUL 
    For families who love one another.
    For friends who believe the very best about one another. 
    For homes filled with faith, hope and love. 

I AM THANKFUL 
    For Providence Baptist Church, Rico. 
    For Christians who take Jesus seriously.
    For Christians who take church membership seriously. 

 I AM THANKFUL 
     For music that inspires. 
     For books that inform. 
     For quiet times that bring rest and reflection. 

 I AM THANKFUL 
     For grits without lumps. 
     For people who are not grumpy for long periods of time. 
     For health benefits of dark chocolate and coffee. 

I AM THANKFUL 
      For a brother who calls frequently. 
      For a sister who says "I love you" before she hangs up the phone. 
      For friends who call for no reason than to say, "Just thinking about you today." 

I   AM THANKFUL
       For a wife whose heart of love is endearing and enduring. 
       For a daughter whose brilliant mind provides me with important insights into life. 
       For a grandson whose kind spirit inspires me to inspire him to be all he can be.
     
I AM THANKFUL 
        For all the blessings for which I am thankful.
        For the blessings I have received but not shared in this writing. 
        For the greatest of all blessings, JESUS CHRIST THE HOPE OF THE WORLD.