50 Things That You can be Thankful For by VMT Singuillo

Whether it is Thanksgiving Day or not, there are many things that are worth thanking God for. Perhaps if you can't think of anything that you should be thankful about, see if anything below is listed:

1. Life - be thankful that you have been given the opportunity to live once more.

2. Parents - be thankful that you still have a mother and a father whom you can call mom and dad, mama or papa.

3. Brothers and Sisters - be thankful for them and never take them for granted.

4. Friends - it is not easy to be alone. True friends are hard to find these days.

5. Food - it is one of the basic needs of man. In the western world, food is overflowing, while in many poor countries, people are struggling to find food to eat.

6. Shelter - it is hard to be homeless. Whether you have a small room or a mansion, be thankful that you still have a place to live.

7. Shoes - it may not be the best you have, but it is something that can give some protection to your feet.

8. Job - it is hard to be jobless. Don't take it for granted.

9. Health - it is better to be living healthy than to be suffering from sickness.

10. Jacket - it is something to give you protection from the cold. If it is old, it is better than nothing.

11. Air - air is around us and it is free. Others have to pay for the oxygen they have to breath when they are confined in a hospital.

12. Water - it is important to quench our thirst and to keep us healthy. Others have to buy it and even fight for it.

13. Children - other people have to adopt so they can have their own children, yours are God's greatest gift to you.

14. Money - you may not have millions, but it can buy your basic needs. Use it wisely.

15. Sunshine - without it, your day could look gloomy. Without it, you could lack vitamin D which you need for your body.

16. Rain - without rain, drought could lead to famine and death.

17. Clothes - it is better to have one or two, than nothing at all.

18. Old car - you are fortunate if you still have an old car that can take you places. In other parts of the world, people have to walk for miles.

19. Doctor - millions of people are not as fortunate as you. Many of them die without seeing a doctor to help them from their illness and suffering.

20. Lawyer - they defend you from any injustice that you may have faced, and if they give you a free service, it is better than not having one to give you freedom.

21. Dentist - a small tooth ache can make a day worse for you.

22. Health Insurance - you are very fortunate if you have one. It is not easy to be hospitalized without one these days.

23. Love - as it is said, it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. It is one thing in life that gives you inspiration.

24. Family - orphans know what it is not to have a family.

25. Toys - while children think they need it badly, it is one thing that gives them happiness.

26. Old sound system - it is better to have one than to be shouting in a huge crowd.

27. Computer - if you have one, you are very fortunate in life. Millions of other people could not even afford it.

28. Camera - it is your important tool to capture the important events in your life. Whether it is an instamatic camera or a digital, be thankful you have one.

29. Nurse - they can give you a tender care in the hospital. Be thankful for their smiles.

30. Janitors - they are one of the important people in your institution. Without them, your surroundings could be messy.

31. Scholarship Grant - if you have qualified for it, be thankful that you now have the means to achieve a career in life.

32. Career - it is your means for a living. Be thankful for it.

33. Pets - although you have to feed them too, they have given happiness to their owners and some have even saved lives too.

34. Your business - majority of the people in this world don't own one. Your business have supported you and your employees.

35. Your employees - without them, it is hard to run your business.

36. Your Boss - without their knowledge in business, the company you are working for is still running and you are not yet among the jobless people in the society.

37. Telephone and cellular phones- it is your important tool for communication. It can even help you communicate to someone in times of need and emergencies.

38. Church - they can give you some spiritual support.

39. The Holy Bible - search it for it can give you life, encouragement, and guidance. It is God's direct communication to you.

40. Medicines - without them, you would be dead by now for the diseases that you have suffered.

41. Land - if you own one, be very thankful because it is expensive to have one. It can give many uses for you and your family.

42. Radio and television - they keep you entertained and updated with current events.

43. Education - it is your vehicle to a better living in life.

44. Rope - it is just simply a rope, but to others, it has become their lifeline.

45. Fire - you could cook food with it and it gives you warmth in the cold.

46. Umbrella - it keeps you from being wet in the rain so you can't catch pneumonia.

47. Policemen - they can give you peace in the society.

48. Farm - to many, it is their only source of food.

49. Gifts - be thankful if you receive one. Many are still longing to receive one.

50. Bed - many people don't even own one to sleep on. Millions of people in impoverished countries just sleep on the floor.

These are just 50 things among the millions of things that are worth thanking God for everyday. I know you too can think of more. God bless.

About the Author: VMT Singuillo is a freelance writer. His subjects include: grandfather clocks, cuckoo clocks, and wall clocks, indian artifacts and indian jewelry, online hotels reservation, paper products, and more Source of this article: www.goarticles.com