Comments on: Other: What are you thankful for?

By: Jenn Chen

Jenn Chen — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:37:10 +0000

I’m thankful for the huge variety of beautiful music! I’m so thankful for how there’s music for different occasions, such as music for long drives to Sierra Lodge, instrumentals for DTs, praise music at SWS, hymns we sing at prayer meeting, special music at Thanksgiving Celebration and other church gatherings, etc. I’m thankful for God opened my heart through the lyrics of many songs and how music and lyrics are coupled together to praise our Heavenly Father!

By: Lois Wei

Lois Wei — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:33:37 +0000

I am really thankful for the US president George Washington who created the first Thanksgiving Day on October 3, 1789, as a way to honor and give thanks to God. (As my parents asked me how Thanksgiving came about, I realize I didn’t really know… so I did some research, and is delighted to stumbled upon this treasure “Thanksgiving Proclamation” from the Library of Congress: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/GW/gw004.html

By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be– That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks–for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country…(more at: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/GW/gw004.html )

By: Lillian Chung

Lillian Chung — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:03:53 +0000

I’m thankful for some of the music I can listen to that can just pick up my soul and draw me into worship and gratitude towards God. Thankful that there are really talented artists and songwriters out there who are using their gifts in this way to draw people to God! some of my fave songs, hymns:

i can only imagine (mercy me) – it gives me hope in heaven!
unredeemed (selah) – reminds me that God redeems even the dark times in my life, as long as i bring it to Him
I’d rather have Jesus – everything in this world pales in comparison
Set me free (casting crowns) – only Christ can set me free from sin
Come thou fount – especially the line “bind my wandering heart to Thee”. i like to sing this at the top of my lungs!!
Only the World (mandisa) – this song helped me a lot during those times when work was really frustrating. haha!

By: Vivien

Vivien — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:33:25 +0000

I’m thankful for time spent in silent contemplation of the beauty of God’s creations and the incomprehensible wonder of His love and mercy. Even amidst a veritable hurricane of activities, I find that simply stopping and waiting on God brings His consummate peace and joy to my life.

By: Lillian Chung

Lillian Chung — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:56:09 +0000

I echo Judy smn’s post, I’m so thankful for this blog and to read other people’s posts about what they’re thankful for, especially to see such eloquent posts from youth students! It really is a “dare” to expand the horizons of what we can be thankful for and there really is so much, big and small, to be thankful for!!

In particular, it’s been keeping me encouraged during this stressful time of finals, papers, projects, etc (2 more weeks to go!). It keeps me from giving into my feelings and getting too overwhelmed by school and stress when I’m just thinking about all the stuff I need to finish, so it’s been a nice break to read through them and be able to contribute here and there. It’s been keeping me sane and continually connected with God! Thank you to whoever came up with this idea!

By: Jenn Chen

Jenn Chen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:51:44 +0000

I’m thankful that I discovered the best way I alleviate stress is to bake! This week was really stressful, with a lot of presentations and papers. I baked today for my LIFE group and felt so much better as I was baking. I’m thankful too that I can make something that others can enjoy!

By: Lillian Chung

Lillian Chung — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:20:47 +0000

thankful for director’s meetings! because there’s always such exciting news that comes out those times! I’m thankful that our church is always attempting something for God, and that our directors never tire in challenging themselves and the rest of the church because it shows me that this church is ALIVE. I pray that when i grow older, and I’m in their shoes, that I will emulate their zeal and always push towards grander visions of how God will use us!

By: Ahmi

Ahmi — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:10:24 +0000

I’m thankful for the SFSU furlough days that began this semester due to budget cuts. Because of it, we were able to go on a 3-day 2-night trip to Sierra Lodge with a lot of students and had a wonderful, memory-making time! Also, it was a time where a lot of them attended the service up there and listened to P Ed’s podcast. It reminds me that God can turn anything to His good.

By: Helen Park

Helen Park — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:29 +0000

I’m thankful for the Thanksgiving Celebration practices that we’ve been having. TC is such a wonderful time of lowering barriers, having fun, and giving praise to God together! I love Thanksgiving. It gives me a chance to reflect on all the ways that God has blessed my life with people and many many blessings.

I’m also thankful for the Thanksgiving Log that we’ve been encouraged to fill out each day for 21-days. It forces me to think about and write out all the things that I’m thankful for each day, even the mundane things that I take for granted. There is so much to Thank God for; the box on the log is too small!

By: Irene

Irene — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:32:00 +0000

I’m thankful for the miracle of life as demonstrated in the safe delivery of so many newborns in our midst.