I recently read a quote from Max Lucado that has challenged me. Max tweeted, “What if you woke up this morning and had only the things you thanked God for yesterday?”
Wow!
It’s easy to want more from God. It’s not as easy to thank Him for what He’s already blessed us with. I know that you will probably spend some time today giving thanks, but what would it take for you to give God thanks every day?
So in honor of making sure that if I wake up tomorrow and only have the things that I thanked God for, here is a list of things that I am extremely thankful for (in no particular order)…
- Chipotle.
- The guy that invented the saying “righty tighty, lefty loosey.” That guy has saved me so much time.
- Movie theater popcorn.
- People who pick up their dogs poo and put it in a bag while walking their dog. This is both courteous and ha-larious. When I see people walking down the road with a bag of poo I can’t help but laugh. What do they do with that bag-o-poo?
- Zach Morris.
- People who like doing things that I hate to do. Did you know that some people actually like to work out in their yard? Thank God for them. If it weren’t for them I’d be living in a jungle of man eating weeds.
- You! I’m thankful that you read this blog.
- SportsCenter.
- The Walking Dead. I love this TV show.
- Deodorant. I stink. I don’t mean to, but I do. Without deodorant I’d smell like a bucket of butt musk all day long.
- Two ply toilet paper. One ply just doesn’t cut it for me. I’m kind of a germaphobe and I need that extra layer of protection.
- Air conditioning. I don’t know how the earth still has humans living on it. How did people survive when there was no air conditioning? I think I would have literally died of heat.
- “Treat Yo Self.”
- My house. Without my house I’d be living outside. Some people call that camping. I call that being homeless.
- The fact that I don’t look like Chewbacca. For a year now I’ve been using Nioxin shampoo, conditioner, and foam. It’s supposed to help me not go bald. Now it’s supposed be powerful stuff and as I’m washing my hair I can’t help but think that Nioxin has to wash off my hair and hit other parts of my body. My fear has been that I would turn into a walking Wookie. I’m thankful that I haven’t…yet.
- Friends. I love my friends.
- My kids. My twins are a HUGE blessing to me. I thank God for blessing us with them.
- The Honey Badger video on Youtube. If you haven’t seen this video then please know that there are a few swears and the total destruction of a snake. I don’t cuss and I wish that I could have found an edited version. It doesn’t exist. With that being said, the Honey Badger is the Chuck Norris of the Animal Kingdom.
- The fact that DVDs can play in Blu-ray players. It took me a really long time to replace my VHS collection with DVDs. I am glad I don’t have to do the same with my DVDs.
- Words with Friends. I love this game!
- Needtobreathe! They are my current favorite band and I love their music.
- Waters Edge Church!
- Family. Mine is awe to the some.
- Kim Brown. She’s my Community Group specialist and she’s helped me out a ton since joining the team this year.
- The portions at Chipotle. It’s too much food for my wife so I get the benefit of eating what she can’t finish. It’s amazing.
- Fireballs. Not the kind that you eat. The kind that Mario shoots from his fingertips. Without those guys beating Super Mario Bros would be less fulfilling.
- Tickle fights. I’m not thankful for them because I don’t have them on a regular or irregular basis. I am thankful that the thought of them is so funny to me.
- Underwear. I spend more time in them then I do any other clothing. If they weren’t there I’d notice.
- People that wear jeans to funerals. I hate dressing up. When I go to a funeral I wear slacks and shirt. Unless I’m doing the funeral I’m not wearing a tie. I get nervous about this decision every single time. Thankfully there is always someone who wears jeans to the funeral.
- My Community Group. Everybody needs a group and I love mine!
- Superheroes.
- Die Hard, Indiana Jones, and every other movie that I’ve ever thought was awesome.
- Chuck Norris. Fact: There is no chin behind Chuck Norris’ beard. There is only another fist.
- Facebook. How in the world wide web did we kill time before Facebook?
- My wife. I’d be a mess without her. I am so thankful that God brought you to my life.
- God. I’m lost without you! You have given me more than I could ask or imagine. Thank you.
Okay, now it’s your turn. What are you thankful for?
Jan. Lauren. Andrew. Diet Mountain Dew. My CPAP machine. Books. Twitter. Facebook. Rob Shepherd, because he makes me laugh. Blogging. Football. University of Tennessee sports. Christ.
Thanks Larry! I’m so thankful that you are a part of this blog!
nice…haha. i like your list…and that is a challenging thought. happy thanksgiving man!
Thanks Brian! It’s been a while. How are things with you?
This was hilarious! Thanks for sharing! I am also thankful for my family, chipotle, and underwear. I am also thankful for WEC, my teaching job, hot cocoa, yummy smelling candles, the fact they they decided to make Cadberry mini eggs for Christmas (I used to only be able to get them at Easter). I am also thankful for the invention of my kindle, iPhone and gps bc they make my life easier. I am thankful for Melissa Horton who has been an inspiration to me this year and God because he’s supremely awesome. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to you Heather! Thanks for the comment!
WWF=MichaelDPerkins justsaying
I’m thankful for handles on coffee cups. I’m kind of a wimp and do’t like my hands to be warm.
Done. You’ve been challenged, Michael D Perkins.
I am thankful for……
In no particular order…….
1.) The fear of God in my life (kinda keeps me walking the straight and narrow)
2.) My precious, precious, did I mention precious? little girl. Yes I am one of those parents who think there kid is the best thing since sliced bread. I could actually do without sliced bread, but could not imagine life without my little girl. (sickening I know, but its true)
3.) My business. I am very thankful for the opportunities God has presented me with and given me the courage to pursue.
4.) My health. I will take my few maladies graciously, it could be a lot worse!
5.) My family. As dysfunctional as it is, I love my family.
6.) Friends. I try to invest in my friendships as much as possible. Life is about relationships! God made Eve so Adam would not be lonely! Of course she had to go and eat that fruit!
7.) My Church! I feel God led me to WEC for a reason, not sure what that reason is yet but I am glad he did!
8.) My Community Group! I look forward to making many new friends through Community Groups, it is so refreshing being around positive people!
9.) My beautiful, loving, girlfriend! Kimberly is a very special person, I am lucky to have her in my life!
10.) Calvary Classical School! The school my daughter attends provides such a loving, nurturing environment!
11.) Spell Check, gotta have it!
Stevie, def thankful for spell check!
Love the Lucado quote. It really gets one thinking, doesn’t it? I thank God for my daughter, my job, and the joy and peace that I stumble upon from time to time. Have a great day and blessings to you.
Thanks Daniel! Happy Thanksgiving!
Nice list! I noticed chipotle is first. maybe it IS in particular order.
Rob, I like how you think my friend. Happy Thanksgiving!
This list could be huge, here we go.
.) My wife. She is truly an amazing woman, and I love every minute we spend together.
.) My boys, they are beyond words awesome.
.) Mountain Dew
.) My Job. Not many people get to do what I do, or have a job.
.) The air in my lungs. Without it I would be in trouble
.) Grills. The kind you cook on.
.) My wife’s cooking.
.) WEC
.) My community group. They rock.
.) Life Church
.) Elevation Church
.) iTunes. I mean really how can this not be on my list.
.) The show Lie to Me.
.) New Orleans Saints Football.
.) Fantasy Football
.) Fable III. Ok, I am not a gamer by any means, but this game provides endless entertainment.
Joseph, how did I forget Mtn. Dew!? Great list man.
Great stuff Rob! I’m thankful for your brain. Happy day of thanks to you and your in the 757 🙂
Thanks Clay! I appreciate the shout today on your blog!
The ability to pee. Imagine what would happen if you had to and couldn’t.
You would eventually explode.
Ricky Anderson, you bring up a most excellent point. I think it would come out your mouth.
Among many other things, I’m thankful for:
) my wife
) my boys
) my family & friends
) my health
) my job
) my house
) WEC and all who make it what it is
) my community group
) robshep.com and its author
Happy Thanksgiving, Rob! Hope it’s a great one for you and yours!
Randal, great list! I’m so thankful that you are at WEC and that you are a part of this blog!
Rob, I gotta say the First thing I do when I climb into bed is thank God for my many blessings,number one on this list is his son Jesus Christ and what he did for me on the Cross, I also thank God for you and the work that WEC does.
Brian, that sounds like a great thing to do first thing. Love it!
– My wife. She rocks. I suck in so many ways. She stands by me. It’s nuts but I’m not complaining.
– UNC Tar Heels basketball. Sorry Shep. Had to do it.
– Diet Mountain Dew. It’s just so good. I could drink it all day but I’d get dehydrated.
– Chick-Fil-A They’re not doing one bad thing over there. Not one. It’s my pleasure to dine in or drive-through. Amazing.
– The UFC. Sorry if the violence bugs you, but caged combat is one of my fav-o-rite things.
– Hillsong United. It’s impossible to listen to their music and not praise Jesus.
– Christmas Lights. Just finished putting up the tree and decorating the house. I love this time of year.
– The movie: “Elf.” Such a classic.
– Robshep.com
Thanks Kevin. I actually like UNC. That’s who we root for if we watch college basketball.
My family and this whole blogging thing made my top 5 list ( http://wp.me/pCPhx-mW ). I’ll be writing these things down on our traditional thanksgiving tablecloth this afternoon when we celebrate. Happy Thanksgiving!
Jon, Happy Thanksgiving to you! Thanks for the comment.