A post in which I am thankful

I have a job.

I have a car that runs.

I can take public transportation to work.

I have a family that loves me.

I have parents that enable me...or let me live with them, you choose.

I have friends.

I have really good friends.

I have food to eat.

I have clothes to wear.

I have shoes.

I have a lot.

I am thankful.

I am thankful that I live in a country where I can:

Vote.

Speak in public.

Go to church...if I choose.

Travel with few restrictions.

I am thankful that I have been empowered by people within the church to:

Teach men, women and children alike.

Speak freely and openly about my faith journey.

Read scripture.

Sit in the front row...though I usually choose to sit in the back.

Stand in front of the church and share my thoughts, feelings and interpretation of scripture.

Walk through the doors and join others in worship and life even when I'm "not clean"...though sometimes I should just keep my grumpy b-u-t-t at home.

I am thankful for all of this and so much more.

What are you thankful for?