51 years

March 9^th 1969 as a 7-year-old boy I gave my heart to Jesus. To celebrate the 51 years of my walk with the Lord I wanted to share 51 things that God has blessed me with. This is just a small list of the many things HE has done for me.

 1. God gave me an amazing wife to be my perfect companion as we serve God together.

2. I had a great mom and dad who taught me to love

the Lord.

3. I have a furnished home we can call my very own.

4. My car gets me everywhere I need to.

5. I have wonderful friends.

6. I am never lost thanks to the GPS on my phone that knows how to lead me home.

7. I live in the USA where it’s not considered a crime to preach the Word of God.

8. I am able to learn as much as I please.

9. My closet is full of my favorite. I even have enough to give away.

10. I had great grandparents.  

11. Food has never been scarce. In fact, I can eat all day long.

12. I have a little extra money to go have fun.

13. My bed is full of blankets and pillows for the ultimate sleep.

14. I can remember some of the most fun adventures of my life by looking at photos.

15. I have had great dogs that loved to see me after a long day at work.

16. I am very capable of doing anything I put my mind to.

17. I get to express and voice my opinions without being locked up in jail.

18. I have a great flock of Chickens.

19. My parents told me “no” when I needed to hear it.

20. Whenever I feel lonely, I have my bible and my friends are just one phone call away.

21. I can listen to my favorite songs on the radio and sing to them even though I’m not good.

22. I was able to go on a mission trip and spread the Word of God because He has called me to do so.

23. A hot shower is always something I look forward to.

24. I know where to go if I need help.

25. Our annual family vacations created amazing memories.

26. I have been brought through times of extreme pain.

27. I graduated from College.

28. Moody Bible Institute gave me a great foundation.

29. So many people including friends and family have given me so much to help me out.

30. I’m blessed because I get to work with children and youth throughout the years.

31. Heaven is my home.

32. I have been given leadership abilities.

33. My workshop. The place where I can be alone and be as loud or quiet as I want and create things.

34. I still have my childhood friends thanks to Facebook.

35. The technology of the CPAP machine that helps me sleep.

36. Nature has given me a glimpse of God.

37. I know that not every day is a bad day.

38. Forgiveness is a real thing and I am able to do it.

39. I am thankful for my phone that is keeps me organized.

40. I have a powerful tool called prayer.

41. I have a future, even if I cannot see it.

42. Many people have helped and influenced me to become the person I am.

43. Thankful that everyone is different so it makes me unique. This reminds me to just continue being me.

44. I can write and share God’s love.

45. I have been given 58 wonderful years of life.

46. My childhood was fantastic. I got to run barefoot and wild.

47. God gave me two wonderful brothers.

48. God gives me a new day to grow closer to Him and share His love.

49. Family dinner time once a week.

50. It's a blessing that the darkness can never dull any light.

51. God’s love that never fails.