Post-Thanksgiving Thankfulness

So it's 2 days after Thanksgiving and I'm still extremely thankful. That being said I really think I could learn something from Paul who tells us he has learned to be content regardless of the circumstances he's in. Hm - I'm thankful, but content always, no. And why's that? I tend to compare to many things ... maybe it's a "me" thing ... maybe it's an entitlement thing, who knows ... but I wish there was a simple fix, an easy switch I could flip off and I would no longer compare. Compare my life to what it was during certain "happy" times" or compare it to what I know could be "happy" times in the future. I am thankful NOW. I have so many things to be thankful for NOW ... so I want this feeling of contentment. Well ... here's to reminding myself how good I do have it. (I'll stop at 10 otherwise I could go on and on)

1. I'm thankful for a God who loves me regardless of my mistakes and inadequacy.

2. I'm thankful for a wonderful family. Specially 2 parents who have loved each other for over 30 years and have loved me for almost 25 no matter what. I'm thankful for the love we share.

3. I'm thankful for some of the worlds greatest friends. No need to specify who you are because you know BUT I'm thankful for real friendship - with honesty, and trust, and fights, and tears, and laughter. 

4. I'm thankful for a roof over my head. I love/enjoy my apartment ... this is something I take for granted.

5. I'm thankful for my 2 kitties ... Zazu and Meiko. I know what you're thinking..."crazy cat lady" but there's something to be said for these cuddly furry little girls! :)

6. I'm thankful for Honda's. Amen.

7. I'm thankful for medicine. Weird, sorta ... but I've recently been diagnosed with more problems than a 24 year old should have so I am thankful for medicine ... that can help correct these problems.

8. I'm thankful for DVR. 

9. I'm thankful for the church. For my job there - there teaching and community that is shared and the love I feel from some of those I work with.

10. I am thankful for the past I've lived - the lessons I've learned, the friends I've made, the fun I've had, the tears I've shed. I'm just thankful. 

Well - enough is enough. I have so much more I could say. I need to learn the power of being content in any and all circumstances. If you've learned this (the hard or easy way) and have some suggestions - comment below :)

Show me the way.