Sometimes I struggle to find something to be thankful for and find only one source of hope and joy amidst the trials of life. Sometimes I can only be thankful that God is unmovable, omniscient, omnipotent within what seems like darkness.
And then there are days like these when the clouds roll back, and while the storm isn’t over, I see the world about me illumined. On these days, I have much to be thankful for–all springing out of that same thing. My God is the giver of good gifts–even the trials are good. But some days I can see in addition to believing. Today is one of those days. Thank you, Lord, for allowing me to see through the eyes of faith today.
Today I’m thankful…
…for a well-stocked fridge (and the beginnings of an appetite to eat it–I ate three whole meals plus a smoothie from McDonald’s yesterday, mostly without having to force myself.)
…for the brothers who mercilessly tease me–and who care about what’s going on in my life
…for an early night with no tossing and turning
…for an easy awakening after a restful night of sleep
…for pantyhose that didn’t run and a suit jacket that lay flat
…for a good interview with no questions that stumped me (except the one about how much teaching experience I’ve had at church–I don’t know, 10 years, maybe?)
…for a chance to see some of the gals from my internship (I briefly interned at the office I interviewed in–and one of the women on the search committee was a fellow intern and current Ph.D. student at the university.)
…for a delightful hour and a half of yard work with Erin. She always encourages me so much–and it felt great to get my body moving (even if the sun was a bit warm!)
…for the joy I see in my friend’s eye as she recounts knowing that God has her and her husband exactly where He wants them–even if that means they have no idea what the next step is
…for Jonah’s request for “Rebekah to come inside the house and play with us.” Even if I didn’t end up going inside to play with them, it’s nice to be loved by children.
…for extra quarters for my meter thanks to my father
…for another good meal and conversation on our weekly Daddy-Daughter date
…for the ambitious personality God has given me, though it occasionally leads to disappointments, it also allows me to accomplish much
…for air conditioning in my car
…for a soft chair at the library and the luxury of enjoying it
…for getting the wedding pictures I took all processed and up today (Check ’em out: Preparation and Dressing, Prewedding Photos, Ceremony, Receiving Line and Getaway, Reception, Dance. )
…for an unexpected phone call and two delightful kids to stay the day with me on Monday. (This might necessitate another visit to the library–and possibly to my folks’ house for some toys. Not that Abigail and Joseph aren’t capable of entertaining themselves–but I do want my home to be at least mostly in one piece once the day is out!)
For this and so much more, O Lord, I give you thanks!
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