Day 18: Thankful for Growth

I'm a year older today and although there are MANY things on my bucket list, I'm also incredibly aware of how far I have come. I could pray and ask God for more stuff but what's the point? I've got clothes collecting dust in my wardrobe since Zoom took over our lives in April. I … Continue reading Day 18: Thankful for Growth →

Day 17: Thankful for Freedom

So many conflicts and protests have erupted this year amplifying the truth that still too many people groups are not fully free to live flourishing lives. There's still a lot of work to do but if we know anything about history, it is that human beings have come a long way. The pace of change … Continue reading Day 17: Thankful for Freedom →

Day 16: Thankful for Simple Pleasures

A funny meme Laughing with your partner/friends A good book 24 hour power supply (if you have it) - trust me, this ain't a simple pleasure for billions across the world. A very funny Trevor Noah clip 🙂 A walk in the park The subtle tones of yellow and orange on autumn's leaves A nice … Continue reading Day 16: Thankful for Simple Pleasures →

Day 15: Thankful for Friends

We're halfway through our 30 Days of Thanksgiving! Amazing! I think it's fitting we mark this halfway point by expressing deep gratitude for our friends. "A true friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need" Proverbs 17:17 TLB Friends that stay on the phone with you for hours … Continue reading Day 15: Thankful for Friends →

Day 14: Thankful for Nature

I think everything I might have to say about the topic of thanking God for the majestic world He created has been beautifully captured in Hillsong's 'So Will I.' I'm not sure I could listen to this song and not burst out into spontaneous praise at the wonder of the natural world and the intentionality … Continue reading Day 14: Thankful for Nature →

Day 13: Thank God for Encouragers

Ever so often we meet people who help us see through our self-doubt and challenge us to dare to do the impossible. They are a special brand of people called 'encouragers.' We work with these people, attend church with them or even live with them. Sometimes, our encouragers are people we've never met physically, people … Continue reading Day 13: Thank God for Encouragers →

Day 12: Thank God for Opportunities to Serve

Yesterday, we expressed our gratitude for frontline workers who have put themselves in harm's way to keep us safe in 2020. Today, we're going to thank God for the many opportunities He has given us to serve others this year. I'm thinking of the mothers and fathers who work night and day to make sure … Continue reading Day 12: Thank God for Opportunities to Serve →

Day 11: Thank God for Everyday Heroes

I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say that public sector workers have been the real MVPs this year. I think it's fitting for us to pause and thank God for these heroes who don't wear capes but do amazing things (I'll save the rant about their pay conditions till another time). While I … Continue reading Day 11: Thank God for Everyday Heroes →

Day 10: Thank God for Your Gifts & Talents

Are you able to capture the many wonders of the world with your paintbrush? Thank God; some of us can barely draw a stick man to save our lives. Are you able to (metaphorically) sing the devil out of people with your angelic voice? Be grateful; some of us were born tone deaf (as my … Continue reading Day 10: Thank God for Your Gifts & Talents →

Day 9: Thank God for Courage

This year, we have witnessed many acts of courage by individuals and groups across the world; from citizens peacefully protesting against oppressive regimes to marginalised groups advocating for their lives to matter. Some of us were able to physically pound the pavement in solidarity whilst the rest of us supported online with tweets, hashtags and … Continue reading Day 9: Thank God for Courage →