I am thankful for all the blessings of the past year.  Life.  Peace.  Hope.  Love.  Family.  Friends.  Church.  Worship.  Community.  Problems that made me depend on the Lord.  Difficulties that brought growth.  Tribulations that brought patience.  Tears that made me feel another’s pain.  Grief that drew me to the God of all Comfort.  Letting go that made me cleave to the Lord.  The awesome privilege of being the slave of Christ; and for …….

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.  For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations.” Psalms 100:4-5 (NASB)