With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people are preparing for what will be a feast-filled holiday. But sometimes we get so caught up in the festivity that we forget to think about the things we’re thankful for. So before I start stuffing my mouth with turkey, I wanted to list a few things that I am really thankful for in my life.
Having food, clothes, and shelter.
This is one of the many things I take for granted. I’m so thankful to have clothes to keep me warm, food to eat whenever I get hungry, and a roof over my head protecting me from any disastrous weather. There are people in the world who do not even have some of these basic necessities, so knowing that I have all these different things reminds me to be thankful for what I have.
Having family and friends that care about me.
The feeling of loneliness has always seemed to make its way into me. Even when I’m surrounded by the people I love, I still get a melancholic emotion of feeling alone, when, in fact, I’m not alone at all. There are people in my life who care about my well-being, people who take the time to see how I’m doing and catch up with me. Whenever I have something that’s troubling me, or I just want someone to talk to, I am thankful for having so many family members and friends who would be willing to spend their time with me.
Having the opportunity to chase my dreams.
I am so thankful to have the resources and time to pursue my passions. Being able to work on my writing and having various platforms to express myself isn’t something that everyone has access to. It reminds me that I need to make the most out of my opportunities and to not waste a single day in reaching my dreams.
Having God in my life.
To not only know that I can have a personal relationship with my Lord and Savior, but to also know that I am saved and unconditionally loved makes me so thankful to have God as a part of my life. God has guided me and helped me through many difficulties throughout my life, and I will never forget what he has done for me.
This is just a short list of the things that I am most thankful for. What are the things that you are thankful for?
