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Counting My Blessings

I think it’s wise to count our blessings as the year comes to a close – a year that has been tough for many people.

Regardless of circumstances, God is so good – He alone is reason to give thanks! Below is a list of just a sampling of the things that I am grateful for at the conclusion of 2009. Some of the items on this list are blessings God gave this year, and others are just things I am thankful for in general.

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 118:29

1. Salvation/relationship with Jesus
2. Marrying John
3. My family
4. Gaining new family members (the Smiths, Harpers and Crofts)
5. My career
6. My home/apartment
7. New friends who have come to NewSong
8. Finishing college
9. My sister being able to visit several times
10. NewSong Community Church
11. The youth girls’ small group
12. The health of my family members
13. Learning new things (about people, in my career, life lessons)
14. Many great memories (honeymoon, multiple friends’ weddings, neat work trips, etc.)
15. God’s constant provision

I encourage you to take a moment today to reflect upon the year and thank God for the blessings He has poured out upon us in 2009, as well as the challenges that may have caused you to grow and draw closer to Him. Happy New Year to you!

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