So since my last blog post was about all of the things I miss about home, I figured I should write a list with things that I’m thankful for – you know, to even things out.
I’ve been learning a lot lately that thankfulness is a key to fully experiencing the salvation and freedom that I have been given as a gift by Jesus.
Which means that when I’m being ungrateful, I’m missing out on that freedom!
Crazy, right?
So even though it’s not even close to Thanksgiving, I still wrote a list of things I’m grateful for, even in the midst of my homesickness.
I’m thankful for being able to travel the world.
I’m thankful for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, thankfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
I’m thankful that I don’t have to do all of the above things myself.
I’m thankful I know the Creator of the world personally.
I’m thankful that I’m not living a stagnant, mundane existence.
I’m thankful that Jesus pushes me every day to be more of who I’m meant to be.
I’m thankful for dreams.
I’m thankful that I have friends all over the world.
I’m thankful that I have unforgettable memories with these friends – memories of travelling the world and experiencing the Lord’s leading in finding them.
I’m thankful for music.
I’m thankful that I have the freedom to worship my Maker wherever, whenever.
I’m thankful for my family.
I’m thankful for my best friends.
I’m thankful for my second family.
I’m thankful that I’ve never had to go hungry a day in my life.
I’m thankful for my country.
I’m thankful for living somewhere that has 4 beautiful seasons.
I’m thankful for poutine – I found it in Japan 🙂
I’m thankful for chocolate.
I’m thankful for coffee.
I’m thankful for chocolate coffee!
I'm thankful for my sense of humour.
I'm thankful for smiles.
I’m thankful for growth in character and in my walk with Jesus, no matter how much the growing pains hurt.
I’m thankful for warm, comfortable, REAL beds (when I get them).
I’m thankful for hot showers.
I’m thankful for my big heart and my ability to love people well.
I’m thankful for technology.
I’m thankful for my Bible (Sunday school answer…)
I’m thankful for this opportunity to travel and see incredible things and meet incredible people all over the world.
