Thankful Thursday: Music

So far this week, I have been thankful for music. For me, music is not just something to keep me company in the car or while I'm walking to class. No- it's much more than that. Music is a gift that I have been entrusted with, to pursue, to grow, and to seek the Lord in.

For me, music is the way that I best know how to worship and fellowship. When I worship through singing, I feel that I am closer to God than at most other times. When I sing in a choir, or on the worship team at my church, I feel more connected to those I am singing with than I do with others.

Music is something that has been placed deep within my heart, and that I have been given the gift of sharing. And for that, I am thankful.

What are you thankful for this week?

Thankful Thursday: Finally Fall!

Lately, I have been thankful for the beautiful fall weather that Missouri has. The days are cool enough that I can wear jeans and a T-shirt, or I can throw on a light jacket over that and go about my day. Even better though are the chilly mornings and cool nights. I know, I know. I'm weird.

There has also been some beautiful scenery on my drives lately! Colorful trees are one of my favorite things about fall. That, and the weather, and the fall foods. Who's with me?

This week, I am thankful that we are finally getting some fall-like weather. And, I fully intend to enjoy it! What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday: I love my church

I am really thankful for my church, and especially for my church community. The warm atmosphere helps me to be eager to serve every week, and I continually look forward to being able to serve with such lovely people.

Week after week, at both rehearsals and Sunday mornings, I am blessed to serve on the worship team for our Classic service. People have told me that I've blessed them by serving in this capacity, but I believe that I'm the one being blessed. After all, when I serve, I am working with wonderful people who make me feel welcome and a part of the group. When I serve, I am continuing to build my relationship with God. When I serve, it fills my heart.

I am thankful that I can serve at my church within the community. What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday: An Able Body

This week, I have been especially thankful for all of the things that my body can do. Because not only can it manage my everyday tasks well, it can also be pushed to its limits, and those limits keep increasing.

For example, in the past month, I've been steadily increasing the weight that I'm able to lift. I'm now up to a 135# dead lift, which absolutely thrills me. And this morning, after repeatedly failing to get more than one assisted pull-up consecutively, I did three in a row. Although it confused me, it thrilled me even more.

My body can lift, run, and do so much, and I am so thankful for that.

What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday, in list form

Alrighty! Here are some things I've been thankful for this week:

-God's grace and mercies that are new every day.

-caring and supportive people in my life.

-that wonderful boyfriend of mine.

-an able body.

-the way that everything just seems to come together, even if it is at the last minute.

-coffee.

-being able to know how it feels to give your all and see results.

-my family.

-the gift and experience of music.

What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday: Encouragement, and a Challenge

Sorry, I thought I'd had this set to post on the correct day. I guess I'm more technologically challenged than I thought!


This week, I have been oh so thankful for the encouragement that's been coming from different people and places. Whether it be at Crossfit as I'm trying to not die as I'm one of the last to finish the day's WOD, or someone complimenting my hair when I'm really not feeling beautiful. When someone takes the time to care or offer kind words, it really lifts my spirits. It has reminded me of something that I promised myself that I wouldn't forget: Even the littlest encouragement can completely turn someone's day around for the better.

Now that I've been reminded, I want to get back on track with being an encourager. My goal is to encourage at least 3 people in some way each day. Will you join me?

I can't wait to see how this blesses you, as I know it will. So, go forth and encourage!

Thankful Thursday: Learning to be Social

I really have so much to be thankful for. I've been returning to write this post all day, but I have been trouble choosing my topic, because I feel like I have so many options.

I am thankful that I have been learning how to better get along in social situations. I've always been the awkward kid who kind of hung out on the edge of the crowd. You know, the one who wants to fit in but doesn't? Yep, that's me.

I have a few really good friends, and I have no idea what I would do without them. They accept me, love me, and even put up with me. Unfortunately, we all live in different places. I'm here in SW MO, one of my best friends is in UT, a few are back in STL (including my man), and one decided it would be a brilliant idea to go halfway across the world to China. I love them so much, and I cherish our times together and conversations.

But it sucks to be that awkward person when you're around the same people all the time at school. But this semester, I've been growing; coming out of my shell. I'm making friends at the gym, talking to other people in my major, even having a good time with them!

I'm thankful that I'm learning how to better interact with others in social situations (it only took me 20 years, right?). What are you thankful for?