Thankful today

Today is the day we all do what we should do everyday, remind ourselves of how much we have to be thankful for   I’m so blessed, so today I thought I’d share my blessings…

• I’m thankful for the love of Jesus Christ, that He redeemed me from the trash heap of culture 19 years ago and gave me life; life abundant and life eternal.
• I’m thankful that He never gives up on me.  I’m still not the man I want to be; but as I look back over the last year I see how God is bringing Philippians 1:6 to fruition in my life.
• I’m thankful for my wife Lori.  After 15 years of marriage, I love you more everyday.  You are my best friend, an incredible mother to our children, co-founder of PVC, and more beautiful than the day I met you at that prayer meeting!
• BTW singles: great place to meet your future mate is church
• I’m thankful for four amazing children.  You have changed my life; you bring me great joy; you make me laugh; you make me want to be a better man to help you navigate the course of life in a challenging world.
• I’m thankful for the awesome staff team I get to serve with.  You all are so dedicated to the Lord, and to PVC. I love going to battle with you, and I can’t wait to see what God does through this team this year!
• I’m thankful for our small group.  Lori and I love the poeple we get to do life with, I love that you guys let us be ourselves.  Thanks PRVH for your leadership!
• I’m thankful for great friends.  When Lori and I started PVC 9 years ago, we felt all alone in the world.  The richness and depth of friendships God has blessed us with amaze me.
• I’m thankful Palm Valley Church.  I can’t imagine leading any other church.  I love the willingness of our church family to be stretched and challenged, and to make it “all about Him!”.
• I’m thankful for the new building; and the opportunity to help more lost and hurting people find hope and life through Jesus Christ!
• I’m thankful for my health. I turn 40 next month; and I’m truely younger and healthier than when I was 30.
• I’m thankful that for the first time since 1970, the Raiders play on turkey day.  I know it’s not much, but they’re my team
• I’m thankful for the smell of incredible food coming from the kitchen, so I’m off to eat it

Be blessed today, and reminded of how much God has blessed you from His glorious riches in heaven!