The last five hours have been interesting. I’m currently sitting in the waiting room of the ER, waiting for my mom to be admitted for an infection. I have to say my 30th birthday has already been eventful.
Of course, I’ve found things to do to entertain myself, and her.
Today I say goodbye to a decade – a decade full of hard times, blessings, valleys, restored relationships, and more. Today I say hello to a new decade as I celebrate 30 years of life.
You see, there was a day I wasn’t sure that I’d ever live long enough to see 30. There were moments in life I had no desire to live another day, much less celebrate the beginning of a new decade in life.
But that was then and this is now.
I wanted to list 30 things I’m thankful for today as I celebrate my 30th birthday. Will you join me?
- Freedom from the bondage of my past.
- My mom. She’s one of a kind.
- A new ministry opportunity I had no idea would be in my future.
- My health is being restored by the great Jehovah Rappha.
- I’m able to run again for the first time in almost three years.
- XL exam gloves that I can fit on my head.
- New friendships.
- Old friendships that continue to grow stronger through the ups and downs of life.
- Restored relationships.
- Books. There are never enough.
- Knowing my father is in Heaven.
- A step-father who loves Jesus.
- Financial healing.
- Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
- Joyce Meyer’s boldness to speak truth into my life.
- My new dog Shatzi, even though she’s deaf.
- The worship band at Woodland Hills Family Church.
- The new Darlene Zschech album, “Revealing Jesus.”
- ALO with green tea
- The fan noise on my iPad
- My 12 year old cousin, Caleb, who is growing faster than he should be allowed to.
- Hand Sanitizer
- Flip-flops
- Evernote. It organizes my life.
- The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson. This book will change your life, at least once.
- The ability to read through the Bible in chronological order. It’s wow!
- My small group, who meet every Monday night to study God’s Word together. We laugh a lot.
- Dropbox. It too makes my life more organized and easier.
- Massage Therapy. At times it’s for fun, but it’s been key in my healing.
- My chiropractor. He’s a man who serves Jesus with all his heart and has helped restore me back to health in so many way.
The list could probably go on. I have so many things to be grateful for.
You see, I may be sitting in the ER right now, but I’m doing it with a smile. Why? Because I know Satan has plans to derail me and the calling God has put on my life. He must not know me well, because I’m a fighter.
I will smile. I will praise God. And I will remember I am in one heck of a spiritual battle.
Guess what? Jesus wins!
What are you thankful for today? Leave a comment below…