A few things I'm thankful for

I feel very compelled to talk about what I'm thankful for lately. Part of having a relationship with God is being able to thank Him as well as turn to Him in times of trouble. Lately I've been finding myself praising God through every situation, not just the bad ones. Sometimes when I'm struggling it's almost easier to turn to God because I have faith he will help me out. But often times I forget to praise Him when something awesome happens. Instead I end up taking the credit...which is prideful. I've been asking God to humble me lately, which has been going awesome. It's allowing me to become more aware of him working in my life. God wants to walk with me in every area of life, and learning how to better let him do that is great.

I'm very thankful for my friends. I lover every one of them and am so thankful for them in my life. Without friends to lean on, life would just be a wreck. We are able to lift each other up, have fun with each other, and all around do life with one another. God intended for us to do life with other people. The bible speaking about being a body with many parts. If I walked through life thinking I was the only working part to the body, then I would fail in a heartbeat. Allowing others to walk with me through my struggles and joys is what makes the body come together and work as one. I'm thankful that my friends are there for me whenever I need them, and on the flip side I am thankful I am able to be there for them. Going through life with friends is awesome. Praise God!

I am thankful for my family. For me, I feel like it's sometimes hard to relate to my family. But no matter what, I will always have their back, just like they will always have mine. Sure we fight, but we also love each other. Each member of my family holds a special place in my heart. At the end of the day, I'm glad I have the family that I do. Praise God!

I am thankful for the church. The church is like another family to me. I am thankful for the pastors at Fuel and the pastors at Vale church. Without those people, I would not be where I am today in terms of my faith. They pushed me to be a better person and to rely on God. I am thankful that when I was ready to walk away from my faith, they backed me up and stood next to me and never left me. They have been there in times of great joy and times of deep pain. Thank you for everything you have done! Praise God!

I am thankful for the small groups I have been in the last few semesters. Every one of those guys and gals have been amazing. It was and still is awesome to go on this journey with them and let them into my bubble. I am thankful that they are willing to share their lives with me and allow me into their bubbles. Small groups are awesome, and I am thankful for each one! Praise God!

I am thankful for the bible. God has given us his word to use everyday. How awesome is that?! The bible is great to turn to for any situation! I don't have room or time to say all the things I love about the bible. It's just awesome and I thank God for giving it to us! Praise God!

I am thankful for God. I could speak of days upon days about how amazing God is and how much I love him! Praise God!

I am thankful for having a home and cloths on my back. Life is not east sometimes, but it would be way harder if I didn't have these things. I can't believe how often I take things like food and cloths and a home for granted. How silly of me to do that. I'm thankful that God has provided me with more than what I need to survive. Praise God!

These are just a few things I am thankful for and I will continue to praise God everyday for the same things and different things! Praise God!