Today is my 58th birthday and I have experienced many things in those years, some good and some not so good. The best thing happened 30 years ago when I met Jesus. My life has never been the same since. So to celebrate 30 years with Jesus and 58 years on the planet, here are 58 things that I am thankful for:
- Jesus and all that He did that we could have life in abundance
- The Father who lovingly disciplines me to make me more like Jesus
- Holy Spirit who lives in me and walks with me day by day
- Good coffee
- My family, both here in Tanzania and the UK
- Sunshine
- Dark chocolate
- Early morning bird song
- Squirrels
- Breath in my lungs
- The ability to worship
- A roof over our head
- Food on the table
- Friends to celebrate and to be celebrated by
- Having published my first book
- The journey the Lord has taken me on this far
- The privilege of living in Tanzania
- The Word of God
- Beans and rice
- Family who love to play games
- Clean sheets
- My health
- That I love to exercise
- The wonders of technology that allow me to stay in touch with the people who matter
- God’s provision financially
- Waterfalls
- Family meals
- My church families
- Living in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Getting to serve young people
- Being the Lord’s sheep and hearing His voice
- Avocados
- Kitenge dresses that are made to measure
- Katchumbari
- Walking in the rain
- Journalling
- Watching a good movie
- Travel
- Ginger chai
- God’s grace
- Gifts from friends that show they know you
- My teddy bear
- A hot water bottle
- Water fights
- Banana bread
- Quality time with those I love
- Set apart times with Jesus
- Walking in creation
- Family celebrations
- Hugs
- Peace that transcends all understanding
- Time alone
- The goodness of God
- Time by the sea
- Knowing that I am the beloved of the King
- That every challenge is an opportunity to grow
- For stones of remembrance that remind me of the faithfulness of God
- That I know He has not finished with me yet, and though I am another year older, there is so much more for me in the year to come than I can ask or imagine.
Thank you Lord!
What are you thankful for today?
Adventures with Jesus
Following the crucified and risen King
Undone by God’s goodness
Happy heart! Blessed indeed!