What I'm Thankful For

What I’m Thankful For

                It’s finally here – one of my favorite weeks of the year. There will be plenty of food and football, what could be better than that? I’m ready to find out if this is finally the year that Michigan can top Ohio State. Just a couple months ago, this wouldn’t have even been a question. Credit to Jim Harbaugh and the coaching staff for making something of a season that could have imploded quickly. While I’m thankful to be a Michigan football fan, it’s pretty far down on the list of things that I’m thankful for. This year, I decided to make a list of a few of those things:

1.       I’m thankful for a great job. Being an accountant may not sound like a blaze of glory to most people, but I eternally grateful for my role. I’m surrounded with positive people and a management team that always strives to put its employees first. Management has put me in a position to allow my relationships and spiritual life to flourish. I know that this isn’t the case in every workplace. I hope to never take this aspect of my career for granted.

2.       I’m thankful for a wonderful girlfriend. I’ve been dating her for almost a year now and it’s been the best year of my life. I’m thankful she’s a strong Christian woman that keeps me on the narrow path and growing in my faith (Her group has a brand-new album out – check out www.highroadmusic.com). In the rare instance I have a bad day, she’s always there with her trademark smile, a warm fruit pie, and a British baking show (check it out – it’s a lot better than it sounds!). She’s everything that I could have ever hoped for (it doesn’t hurt that she has an awesome dog, either!).

3.       I’m thankful for my faith family at Church. Moving to a new town and Church can be daunting for anyone. However, I was taken in by the young adults at my new Church from the beginning and I haven’t looked back. I thankful for this community that keeps me grounded in Biblical principles and engaged in the Word each and every week. I hope I’ve blessed this group half as much as they’ve blessed me.

4.       I’m thankful for Grace – Grace that abounds and is limitless. Grace that always brings me back to God when I fall. It happens much more than I’d like to admit – it will happen many more times in the years to come, I’m sure.  I’m thankful that the God who loved me even before I was born still loves me to this day and will always continue to love me – no matter what!

5.       I’m thankful for His Word. I strive to be in the Word as regularly as possible. It’s amazing what living in the Word has done for my life. Each time I read the Bible, I feel more at ease and relaxed than when I started. This is what the power of God can do for all of us. The Word humbles me and continually reminds me that I am not in charge. While instructing me in the Christian life, the main edification in my Bible study comes from the constant reminder that I need a Savior. What I could never do on my own, Christ did for me because I am a child of God. That mindset should define our lives as Christians!

6.       I am thankful for Jesus Himself – nothing else needs to be noted here.

7.       Finally, I am thankful for all of you who read this blog. Writing this blog has blessed me tremendously. I truly love doing this. As this blog moves forward, it would love for it to become much more interactive. I’d love to hear from you and get your thoughts on my posts – even if I’ve never met you before (or if you disagree with me)! I am truly blessed by all of you!

In Christ,

Kendal May