Anyways, my intention is simply to let you know about me and, in doing so, maybe encourage you to take the time to do the same.
In no real order... 50 blessings of my life:
1. My family and how we are able to truly love one another
2. Friends that God has given me - to encourage me, spur me on and make me laugh
3. I'm 'more than the sum of my past mistakes - I've been remade'
4. I've been able to see what real love looks and feels like
5. The experiences and trials that have made me who I am today
6. The mind God has given me - Always forward thinking and not looking back, dwelling on the past
7. The breath of life
8. Great health
9. Having more than I need - I even have what I want
10. Having been able to experience God's creation in nature in many settings
11. Having all of my senses to experience what this world has to offer
12. Chick-Fil-A - yes this is a blessing!
13. Living in a country where I can have what I want, when I want it
14. Living in a country where I can't have what I want, when I want it
15. Being able to serve people who really need my help
16. The ability to learn from people who have so much less than me
17. Being a part of God's church with connections all over the world
18. I no longer have to live for myself (and how freeing that is)
19. Being able to see people through God's eyes - eyes of love - and not my own
20. Ability to eat when I want to
21. Having a bed where I can be warm at night
22. Having water to drink that's clean
23. Having the ability to communicate with people who are thousands of miles away
24. Ability to learn a new language
25. Ability to connect with a new people
26. Being able to work with kids and connect with them and see them develop emotionally and spiritually
27. Graduating college
28. The fact that I own a mode of transportation
29. I own a cell phone
30. I know people who want me to be the best I can be
31. I live in a land of privilege and opportunity
32. I have more than 2 people who care about my well-being
33. I have a roof over my head
34. I own a laptop, DSLR, digital camera, smart phone and an ipod
35. My father has taught be love, honor and respect
36. I have had many great men influence me in a positive way in my lifetime
37. I have access to great healthcare
38. I have never had to fight in a war
39. I am free to worship as I please
40. I have enough clothes to wear something different every day of the week
41. I have parents who have been able to provide for me all of my life
42. I have been able to see what real poverty means
43. I have learned that complaining gets you nowhere in life - there's no reason for it
44. I have been given life - and I have the understanding to make something of it
45. I have hope for the future
46. I have lifetime goals that I am realizing at 23
47. I have learned money management and delayed gratification
48. I have had people care enough about me to invest in me
49. I have learned the value of humility and integrity - and they are something to always work at
50. I serve a God that is beyond understanding - A God of love
Pretty Deep, Sir... Pretty Deep.
ReplyDeleteJust by reading this, I can tell how much you have changed. What you are learning now will never leave you and will help you so much when you get back. Hang in there and have the time of your life!
ReplyDelete- Thunderbear