Give Thanks

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.  Here are some things I'm thankful for (not a complete list).

I am thankful for............

1.  God saving me through Jesus Christ.
2.  My wonderful wife, Felicia, who puts up with me every day....and still loves me.
3.  My daughter, Megan, who will always be my most favorite actress.
4.  My daughter, Kelsey, who will likely perform brain surgery on me some day.
5.  My son, Daniel, who is a little too much like his daddy.
6.  My son, Matt, who will likely win an emmy for writing a screen play some day.
7.  My parents who created a godly heritage in me even through difficult times.
8.  My brother, Mike, who encourages me in being a follower of Christ & has provided so much for my family.
9.  Mike's family - Steph, Hannah, Josh & Gracie - who will be here soon.
10.  All my extended family - know that I pray for you all often.
11.  The opportunity to serve at North Raleigh Christian Academy.
12.  The opportunity to serve at Wakefield Baptist Church.
13.  The pleasure of serving with the staff at Wakefield.
14.  The music ministry and those who serve in it at Wakefield.
15.  The ability to work with our youth and children at Wakefield.
16.  All the past churches I've had the pleasure to serve at & how God used them to refine me.
17.  The time I've spent on campus & in classes at SEBTS.
18.  God's daily provision for my family and me.
19.  The opportunity to see God work in great ways every day.
20.  God's Word, the Bible, and how it speaks so boldly to me every day.
21.  The Holy Spirit who guides me in holy living & let's me know when I need correction.
22.  The gift of music & how it lifts me up, convicts, and encourages.
23.  Those who pray for me and encourage me each day.
24.  The reminder every day that this life is not about me - it's about God and His glory.
25.  Many difficult days & trials that have refined & purified me.
26.  Having shelter, cars, food, water, clothes, shoes, and so much more from the Lord.
27.  A week off from school to spend with my family for Thanksgiving.
28.  The ability to wake-up this morning, to live, to breathe, to exist for God's glory.
29.  Opportunities to share with others what Christ has done for me.
30.  Cheeseburgers, pizza, Chick-Fil-A, banana pudding, Snickers, McDonald's breakfast, mexican food, chinese food, Moe's, Olive Garden, good action movies & comedies, & N.C. State.

Ok, so I went a little carnal on that last one...........Happy Thanksgiving.

Pastor Randy