Being thankful..

Sometimes I stalk..er..I mead read other blogs. I love reading about other people and their lives. I came across this bible passage as I read a blog today.
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
I have read this passage before, but it really hit me this morning. No matter what I want out of life, God has his own plans for me. Even though I know this is true, I just needed to read it. God is using me everyday to witness to others. I may not like going to school and taking Olivia to her babysitter's house, but right now it's what God wants from me. I believe God is teaching me that I need to be thankful during every time of my life. He doesn't want me to just give thanks when I am happy or something wonderful has happened. I need to give thanks always. So, here are a few things I am thankful for today:

1. A God who loves me even when I don't spend enough time connecting with him. A God who knows my struggles and my flaws, but still loves me.

2. My amazing husband. We have been together since our senior year of high school. We have been together for over 10 years! During this time, I know we have both changed alot. I adore this man. He is the funniest person I know, a wonderful husband, and a fantastic daddy. Jeremiah has been my rock throughout the past year and I am more in love with him then I ever have been.

3. A spunky, delightful, funny, beautiful, and healthy baby girl. Olivia is my happiness. I can't thank God enough for picking us to be her parents. What a joy!

4. Two fantastic families who have unconditional love for us.

5. A wonderful church with fantastic people who love God and are not afraid to show it.

6. Friends who love me even when I complain/stress/worry about things I can't change right now. You know who you are and I thank God for blessing me with your friendships.

Well, I need to get ready for church now. I know it's important for me to constantly thank God for my life and the blessings in it. I'm going to try to read this verse every morning and hopefully it will motivate me to be thankful.:)