Why I'm Thankful

A wife that's faithful

A son that's teachable

A daughter that's cheerful

A dog that's likable

I'm blessed beyond measure, on this I'll brag. I'm just grateful for all that I've had: With two loving parents, I was born in America, a land that's not all that bad. I've had freedom of worship. It's taken for granted, yet, it's a gift that not all have had. I've had friends who last and forgive, even when I've been quite mad.

These are gifts from my Maker, yet not all I've had.

I look back through times tower and see Jesus' love for me

I see shed blood,  just once for me

I see an empty cross, Jesus died there and laid in a grave

But, He didn't stay there...

I see my sin forgiven.
        It's placed on Jesus--that I might live and be free

So for these I'm thankful and give God glory; for one day will I see Him and be at once forever healed and in His presence.

 " And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.  ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” 

Rev 21:3-4 NIV