Hot Showers

"The Lord also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble; And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:9-10

I praise God for hot showers. They are relaxing, cleansing, and soothing. There are many other places that have limited supply of heat for this and not to mention a limited supply of water as well, so it is quite a luxury to take a long, hot shower. Thank you Lord.

Thanksgiving

"Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him that called us by His own glory and excellence." 2 Peter 1:2-3

I praise God for Thanksgiving. It is a time to spend with family that I do not see very often. It is a time to reflect on all the things I am thankful for. It is also a time to get away from work. I know many people still need to work during the holidays, and I am thankful that I do not this year!

Parking Coupons

"Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty." Psalm 104:1

I praise God for parking coupons and for the people willing to offer them to me. After a really long day at the doctor's office, it was nice to not have to pay for my parking. Thank you, Lord, for this little grace.

Sleep

"Sing for joy to God our strength; Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob." Psalm 81:1

I praise God for sleep. It is such a good feeling to got to bed at night and then to wake up fully rested. I love the feeling of being nice and warm underneath the covers and drifting into dreamland. Plus, it regenerates me for another busy day.

Washing Machines

"Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright." Psalm 33:1

I praise God for washing machines. I'm not the best at keeping up with the housework as it is, but this technology makes it easier to catch up once I've gotten behind. I've been on mission trips where I've had to wash my clothes by hand. They just don't get as clean as through the washer. So, I will be grateful for my washing machine, no matter how much I dislike doing laundry!

The Weekend

"You, O Lord, rule forever; Your throne is from generation to generation." Lamentations 5:19

I praise God for the weekend. Not that I wish away the rest of the week, but the weekend is just so nice because I have the chance to rest and relax. It's especially enjoyable when I don't have any other responsibilities or commitments. It is a blessing to not have to work on the weekends.

Pizza Hut

"Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders." Psalm 105:1-2

I praise God for Pizza Hut. Every once in awhile we treat ourselves to the joy of good pizza and not worrying about making dinner. I'm thankful that we can afford these little indulgences. It makes a Friday and long day at work so much more bearable, especially when my husband secretly ordered the stuffed crust.