Thankful Thursday

As down as I have been lately, I am forcing myself to realize the good things in my life.  I NEED to do this.  If not for my sake then for your reading sake.  I know the last few posts have been downers, and for that I'm sorry.  I am in search of lighthearted reading material for you all.  I promise!

So, here's what I'm thankful for...

1. Waking up this morning (at least I hope I wake up today (Thursday)--I'm writing this from the future--well...Monday that is, so I guess as you're reading this it would be your past????)--Even the simplest of things can be taken for granted.
2. Times when I really feel that my prayers are reaching Heaven--Even if my prayers are not answered, at least I'm reassured that they are being heard!
3. Songs with lyrics that seem to resonate with my heart--"No tears in Heaven, no sorrows given, all will be glory in that land; There'll be no sadness, all will be gladness, when we shall join that happy band.  No tears, no tears, no tears up there, sorrow and pain will all have flown; No tears, no tears, no tears up there, no tears in Heaven will be known."
4. Scriptures that come from my Father to comfort me in my time of need.  "Jeremiah 31:13--I will turn their  mourning into gladness. I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow." --There are so many more, but for lack of time, I chose this one to share.

I am so incredibly blessed, and sometimes I fail to acknowledge my blessings.  Despite situations in life, as long as I have breath in my lungs, I am blessed. 

Thankful Thursday

I've decided that I'm going to force myself to acknowledge things in my own life that I am thankful for.  I am notorious for helping others see the best in their day, week, month, and even their life, but recently I have found it INCREDIBLY hard to do this for myself.  So, I'm going to kick start myself to find good in even the "small" things in life.  I'm going to post on (most) Thursdays, and I will call it "Thankful Thursday".  It'll be good for me to learn to do this again.  If you'd like to join in, feel free!

1. I'm thankful that I have completed the Spring Semester at Evangel and will graduate TOMORROW!
2. I am thankful to have family that supports and acknowledges even the "small" accomplishments in my life!
3. I am thankful that I have a home to call my own and a husband that has provided for me and given me things I need and the things I don't deserve.
4. I am thankful to have a blog "family" (yes, I feel like you're my family) to share my inner most thoughts and feelings with...and the best part is that YOU UNDERSTAND ME and the things I'm going through!!!
5. Lastly (for this week at least), I'm thankful for a God that knows my name and my every thought.  He sees each tear that falls, and He hears me when I call!