So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:6-7
God is good.
He has given us…
- Food
- Water
- Nature
- Friends
- Family
- Jobs
- Meaningful work
- Ministry opportunities
- Music
- Creativity
- A new day
- Forgiveness
- Mercy
- Grace
- Compassion
- Butterflies
- Flowers
- Homes
- Rain
- Crops
- Exercise
- Finances
- The ability to think and reason
- His word
- Unfailing love
- Animals
- Different kinds of fruit
- Hilariously shaped clouds
- Laughter
- Joints and muscles that move
- Brains
- The five senses
- Math
- Rainbows
- Snow
- Waterfalls
- Icicles
- Smiles
- Hugs
- The feeling of hot and cold
- Cultures
- Languages
- Continents
- Oceans
- Planets
- Stars
- A soul
- Snow
- Color
- Light
- Darkness
- Gardens
- Rivers
- Mountains
- Frogs
- The praying mantis
- Starfish
- Second chances
- Ability to chose Him
- Salvation
- Redemption
- Righteousness
- Faith
- Spiritual gifts
- Unique strengths
- Galaxies
- A limitation in our knowledge
- The atmosphere
- The Body of Christ
- Justice
- No reason to ever be bored
- His one and only Son who died for us
- Prayer
- A way out of temptation
- Reconciliation
- Encouragement
- Children
- Older generations
- Wisdom
- Discernment
- Knowledge
- Understanding
- Patience
- Peace
- Direction
- Answers
- Dance
- Joy
- Excitement
- Watermelon
- Deliverance
- Sleep
- Beauty out of pain
- Companionship in brokenness
- Freedom
- Mentors
- Life
- Passions
- Dreams
- Adventures
And so many more.
And for these gifts…tonight…I am so very thankful.
Trust Falls 
And today, I thank God for you! I’m proud of you my precious, Daughter.