Obviously the title of this blog is a bit of a cliche, but I believe that it's important that everyone be thankful for something and what holiday helps you to be thankful rather than Christmas. I mean, the one thing we should be thankful for has it in the name!
So, for this 2011 year, I am thankful for....
The OPPORTUNITY to go to school and receive an education, have a future, and make something of myself. [Embrace it.]
The TRIP to Pennsylvania that not only helped me to become closer to God, but it is where I accepted Jesus Christ into my life as my Savior. [Remember it.]
The MOTHER that has given up everything so that I have a decent life and makes sure that I don't want for anything. [Love her.]
The CHANCE to able to make a difference in the world, and having the brains to realize it. [Take it.]
The YOUTH friends and the LEADERS that are always there for me and help to become a better person in every way. [Respect them.]
The CHURCH that I wake up early every Sunday to go to. This will always be my home away from home because it is the house of my Lord and Savior. [Worship it.]
The TEACHERS at school that everyone hates; not only do they teach us everything that we need for college, but they teach us everything that we need for life. [Appreciate them.]
The HOUSE to live in, FOOD to eat, and CLOTHES to wear; because it means that I'm not out on the cold streets starving. [Value it.]
The ABILITY to play tennis, the sport that I love; the sport that has helped me grow not only physically, but mentally and helps me to strive for something. [Enjoy it.]
The MIND that I have that enables me to know right from wrong and realize that I am truly blessed. [Use it.]
The HEART that beats inside of my chest because it means that I am able to breathe, live, play, and love. [Protect it.]
And finally,
JESUS CHRIST, who surrendered his life on the cross so that I can be free; free to live, free to sin, free to worship, and free to love him with every ounce of passion that dwells inside of me. JESUS CHRIST is the reason not only for this season, but for every season and I solemly swear that I will always ADORE [2011] Him.
[NEVER FORGET IT.]
