What Am I Thankful For in 2019?

My favorite holiday in is coming up in a few weeks in the United States: Thanksgiving. Why? It reminds me of what God has done for me and what I should be thankful for. Here's a great verse to remember and it's in fact a famous Christian song: 1 Chronicles 16:34- "Give Thanks to the Lord. For He is good; his love endures forever".

So what am I thankful for?

1. My wife- She is fan-tas-tic! She knows everything about me and knows what I need. If I need time to rest, she gives it to me. If I need time to get out of the house and do something fun, she's right there with me. She is an amazing cook, never complains about doing housework, never complains about me snoring, and loves me more than I can imagine. I couldn't ask for a better wife.

2. My dad- I've lived in South Korea for 16 years and although he definitely wants me to come back to California, he still supports me no matter what. I'm thankful for his unconditional love.

3. My friends- Some of them are like family if not closer. We have group chats on our phones and we support each other through prayer. I'm blessed to have friends that I can share my problems and praises with.

4. My job- No job is perfect but I'm thankful to have been at Wall Street English for 11 years. I still like 95% of my students and I have some great coworkers and a supportive manager. Unfortunately, a lot of them will be leaving soon, but I might not be far behind them.

5. Living in Seoul- It's a great place to live in as an expat. It's safe, the public transportation is convenient, there are many choices of restaurants, many cultural activities, and it's modern and traditional at the same time.

6. My home- I live in a quiet neighborhood on a hill and near a children's playground. There are two local cafes run by very friendly people, the local market has people that are kind, and there's a small chicken store that is run by a kind older couple. I couldn't ask for a better neighborhood.

7. God's provision- While living in Korea, I haven't had to worry about major expenses and it has allowed my wife and I to save some money. That's a huge bonus.

8. An exciting future ahead- My wife and I plan to be missionaries within the next five years. I can only imagine where the Lord is taking us. I'm scared but thrilled at the same time!

9. My travel experiences- I could never imagine that I would be able to travel to 16 countries and still not have any debt. Jesus, you're amazing and I'm very thankful for that.

10. Cute nephews and nieces- I'm thankful that I have two nephews and two nieces on my side and one nephew on my wife's side. And you know what? They're all adorable and amazing!

Scott Worden (The L.A./Seoul Guy)

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1 Thessalonians 5: 18- Give thanks in all circumstances. for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.