Looking Back on 2019 with Gratitude

Thinking about the year in retrospect, I thought I might share some selected entries from my gratitude journal. Some of these were addressed specifically to God the Father, some to Jesus, some to the Holy Spirit (all of whom are One, despite their distinct personalities and relationships with us).

I am grateful…

… for Jesus’ faithful heart and sacrifice for me!

… that Jesus it the Truth and the Holy Spirit is sent to guide us into all the truth!

… for rest.

… for a loving wife!

… to be healthy!

… for your Word and the Truth; an anchor against the tempest of deception the enemy is driving into this world as the unwitting give him opportunity.

… for time to dedicate to worship and to become better acquainted with Your Word.

… for those who share lessons they have gleaned from Your Word.

… for encouragement!

… for Your peace!

… that You are merciful!

… that You teach us many things!

… for Your kind intention!

… for the negotiations the President has been engaged in to improve our trade position.

… for the good economy and record-low unemployment!

… for the $10 bill I found in the yard and that the nearest neighbor is a half-mile away.

… for Your guidance!

… that all the promises of God, in You Jesus, are “Yes!” and “Amen!” (2 Corinthians 1:20)

… for the capacity to be grateful, and the benefits of being grateful!

… for forgiveness in Jesus!

… for all the unappreciated ways I have been helped by You!

… for a warm hug from my grand-daughter after traveling to see her recital.

… for the remainder of the year off from work to rest (after 12/21).

… that You have faithfully brought me this far!

… for Your generous heart!

… And, I am grateful the thermometer doesn’t say -22F very often!