I am sitting in Peets thinking. ( I know a scary thought) I have been trying to rack my brain to think of something creative to talk about. I keep rolling the dice and nothing comes up. Finally I just decided to type and then I look at the screen and though to myself I am thankful that God has given me a place to live, place to sit, and place to think. I am thankful.
These last couple of days has been interesting. I have been pondering about God and what the purpose of humans. I thought about faith and works and what the balance of it all was. I was thinking about the students that I need to reach out to but I feel it’s difficult to reach out to them because I don’t make the time for them or my schedule doesn’t allow it to happen. My brain has been so distracted about everything else but the Praise God.
Praising God and talking to him is important. I was talking to a friend the other day. They said it’s hard for me to pray with a strict agenda, I feel as though I pray better when I am just walking around and walking through life. I fully agreed. I think of prayer more so hanging out with a friend. I have gotten to talk to some friends on the phone recently which has been super good. I am grateful that cell phones exist. As of lately I dislike the fact texting exists. The reasoning for this is because I think hearing a voice is much better that reading some words on a screen.
However I am always grateful and thankful that I do receive words on a screen. Thankfulness needs to come through our hearts and in all aspects of our lives. We need to have a thankful heart. I am super thankful for my friends, family, pastors, and leaders. These people have played major roles in my life and taught me many lessons.
When we come to a place of thankfulness, our lives will be in a better place. We will have a more positive outlook in life and our Focus on God will be more positive. There was a guy at the Warriors game I recently went to where he was always complaining about the Warriors. He said they weren’t playing good enough defense, they were shooting terrible shots, they were making stupid mistake, and everything that came out of his mouth was negative. The Warriors ended up winning 146 to 105. If we become ungrateful for the things we go through life or we focus on every little mistake we are going to miss out on a good game. We are going to miss out on the great things God has in store for us. So I encourage you today to say thank one to someone and Thank God for them.
(This photo was taken my last night in Portland. Miss you friends and Thankful to have you in my life) 
