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Today I am thankful for the beautiful smile of my wife. Each hour is meaningful if there can be joy shown on her face and if I can be part of that joy.

My life is not perfect but I can truly say it is good. I am ready to exchange gloominess for contentment.

I am thankful for the expansive, blue sky. Each time I gaze in awe I can be amazed at how big and real this life is.

I am thankful for the difficult times in life; without them I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strengths.

I am thankful for those who have helped me out while others were busy thinking up excuses. I pledge to try to cut through my own tendency to make excuses and instead be a ready helper.

I do not have all my wants but I do have all my needs, so I have nothing to complain about.

Wouldn’t it be great to read the news and instead of hearing of brutality, terrorism, fear, hate, and more we would hear “Today, there is peace on Earth”? I am thankful that despite the evil around that there can be peace in our home and in my heart.

I am thankful today for my healthy wife. She is strong physically and emotionally. I can enjoy her each day as a companion, friend and an equal.

Today I am thankful for our government. I am often tempted to look at the things that could be better but Canada often ranks close to the top of all countries to live in.

Today I want to Thank You Father for bringing thoughts of kindness and understanding to me about my wife. The devil would drag me into despair and anger if not for Your hand of mercy.

 

Today I am thankful that when this life’s path gets roughest that then my Saviour walks with me. The path is never too rough for Him; and His hand is steady and reassuring.

God is not afraid of the dark. Are you cloaked in darkness because of cancer? Because of depression? Because of abuse? Because of addictions? Because of fear? Thank You God for Your strength and courage in the dark, and especially because You have conquered darkness.

Sometimes when my children want to come and sit on my lap, if I shut my eyes I believe I can glimpse eternity. I can see the horizon just a few steps away where this life ends and heaven begins.

I am thankful today for the times when fear has assailed my mind and I have been able to say “Jesus I belong to You”. Whatever You want to make of this lump of clay, I am Yours to mold.

I have a goal in mind for my children; they do not need to be perfect but I want to raise them to love the Lord. Try my heart today, Father, and I thank You for perfecting my love to You.