Things I Am Thankful For Thanksgiving, 2004 By Matthew Norman Vander Stel I am thankful for my family who loves and cares for me. I am thankful for my car because most of my friends don't even have their own. I am thankful for the wonderful job and that I have Christian employers. I am thankful for my salvation through Jesus Christ who died for me. I am thankful for my church and church family that helps my family in time of need. I am thankful for my health that I take for granted all of the time. I am thankful for the Bible that gives me direction and inspiration. I am thankful for good Christian friends that I can count on. I am thankful for God's forgiveness because I have a sinful nature. I am thankful for food to eat when I am hungry or not. I am thankful for clothes to wear and more than one pair, unlike other people. I am thankful for my raise that allows me to have a little more spending money. I am thankful that I get paid holidays because most full time jobs don't even get those. I am thankful for my bed that is hard to get out of in the morning. I am thankful for my dog that is fun to play with and does some cool tricks. I am thankful for my dad's new job that he has been looking for for months and finely got. I am thankful God has blessed me and my family much and hope I can do more for Him in the future.