I developed a short list of what I am thankful for when I was talking with a friend in the early hours of Friday morning. This has caused me to reflect on the many blessings that are given to me continually.
I am thankful...
For good friend and roommate that is willing to pray, screw around, laugh, and suffer with me.
That I didn't die in my motorcycle accident.
That I am not starving and desperate for money and food.
That I am given an abundance of grace at all times even though I am continually sinful.
For booze.
For good books and long days spent mostly in bed.
For a family that loves me even though I am a complete asshole.
For the generosity of my friends' families and their willingness to accept us into their own families.
For blanket to hide under that keep me warm in my 45 degree house.
For friends that pursue truth rather than defend their beliefs without examination.
For friends that put up with my antics.
That I have an overly large bed to sleep on. (I used to find myself wedged between the mattress and the wall all the time on my old twin mattress)
That I still feel remorse for sin.
For the saints that watch over us and guide us.
For the writings of C.S. Lewis and Tolkien who have profoundly shaped my views on beauty and story.
For the beauty of the female figure in a non-lustful way.
For the joy of children.
That life is meaning-full even though many things are futile.
That our culture fated to die an ugly death can escape death itself.
For Chipotle.
Did I mention booze yet?
For gaming and the creation of worlds.
For art and the world therein.
For the concept of infinity.
For logic.
That Christ has trampled death by death.
That Christmas is coming soon.
For Calvin and Hobbes.
For Dr. Eric Brook, Dr. Scott Key, Dr. Jeff Mooney, and Dr. Skubik.
For those who text me at all hours of the night with funny jokes and ask for conversation. It may make me feel more important than I actually am, but I enjoy it.
For tears of repentance.
For music, it is one of the ways I know that I am alive.
For theology that is not shallow or broken down to the smallest necessary parts, but seeks fullness and unity with the Holy Trinity.
For Grooveshark (which is waaayy better that Pandora).
That I have better taste in food than my friends and the ability to do something about it. (You guys really don't know what you are missing)
For those that I love, incomplete and lacking as it may be.
How's that for a continuance of what I started?
