Walking on Stars

When signing onto Facebook. it becomes very evident by reading statuses that it is "Thankful November". While I love reading everyone's daily giving of thanks, I have never personally made the effort to post a daily thanks. I began thinking this week that there are so many things I am thankful for and yet I do not proclaim them. So, tonight's blog is my top ten things (no particular order) I have to be truly grateful to my God for, because it is with Him I feel like I am "walking on stars". 

1. My God and my salvation.
     ~If I did not have my personal relationship with my Christ, I would not have survived this roller coaster we call life.

2. My husband and son.
     ~I am so grateful for my husband who supports me through life and lifts me up when I need. Through the six years we have been married we have seen our share of good times and bad times. Nothing has compared, though, to the lessons we have learned together during this season's of adventure we have had together.  We have learned more than ever to trust and lean on the God we share and depend on.
     ~Our son that we were blessed with three and a half years ago is such a blessing to us. God gave us such a gift when he allowed him to come into our lives. I love the laughter and motivation I get out of having him in our lives.

3. Music
     ~God has always used music to speak to me. From old church hymns to contemporary praise and worship to Christian rock, I love how it can inspire me, motivate me, and teach me.

4. My parents
     ~My momma and daddy have always been there for me and my family. For 28 years they continue to encourage me, support me and love me.

5. Running
     ~Running has become my own personal therapy. I always seem to gain a new perspective on things when I'm running....or in some cases, maintain my perspective.

6. My prayer warriors
     ~I couldn't imagine going through trials and tests in my life if it wasn't for one of my dearest friends, my aunt and my mom to lean on for prayer.

7.  My Christian friends
     ~God blessed me with some amazing Christian friends who I don't have to explain hardships to that God uses in our lives, because they understand.

8. My orange running shoes
     ~When I'm running, all I need to do sometimes is look down. My bright orange shoes brighten my smile simply because they're fun! They remind me of my wonderful husband and son...both of which LOVE orange :)

9. Having a friend who is an experienced runner
     ~She knows why I started running and encouraged me to sign up for my first 5K. I'm so grateful to have her pushing me along in this journey and support me.

10. Heartache & Laughter
     ~Yes, I put these two together...If we didn't have some heartaches in life we wouldn't turn to God for strength. If we didn't have laughter, we wouldn't be able to laugh at ourselves, with each other and simply enjoy life!

Colossians 3:16-18

^"Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."