Thankful Thursday 4/24

 

Psalm 107:1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!   

 

Peter, age 12

~ my flowers

~ God

~ trees

~ my pine tree

~ my garden

~ my siblings

~ the love of my family

 

Thanksgiving is good, but thanksliving is better. -- Matthew Henry

 

Paul, age 10

~ my cousin's Easter party

~ loving mother, father, siblings

~ chocolate

~ paints and construction paper

~ that I'm doing well in math

 

 “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” -- Epictetus

 

Mary, age 7

~ my brothers

~ my cousin's Easter party

~ my sister

~ my mom and my dad

~ that we have a beautiful tree in front of our window to look at

~ warm clothes

~ that my mom loves me and she always tucks me in

 

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” -- William Arthur Ward

 

Beth, age 5

~ my brothers

~ my sister

~ ballet dress, ballet shoes, ballet DVD's from library

~ that I can learn to do ballet every day

~ my dollies

~ that I love God and my family

 

Momma

~ Africa missionary stories I read recently: David Livingstone, Mary Slessor

~ Jane Eyre, which I reread earlier this week

~ the way excellent books expand the mind and horizons, and give us a better sense of our place in history and time

~ Beth, who still gives and needs lots of cuddles

~ Mary's determined, inspiring mind

~ Peter's appreciation of God's glorious creations

~ Paul's steadfastness and desire to better himself

~ a strong, loving husband

~ the Lord giving us life, and meaning to accompany it

~ the joy that comes from knowing God

 

What are you thankful for, friends?