10,000 Reasons

“For all Your goodness I will keep on singing

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find”

-Matt Redman-

(click here for explanation of list)

303. Mega B Complex vitamins
302. clarity
301. friends that take the time to lovingly work through my finances/budget with me
300. that God spared my life from the throws of sin
299. people in my life that have strengths I can benefit from
298. a financial plan
297. students that come back for a visit to just say hi
296. Bad Kitty
295. the beauty of brokenness
294. time to read
293. favor with my leaders
292. my body's ability to child bear and cleanse itself
291. the vulnerability of trees in winter
290. the amber glow as the sun sets
289. new recipes
288. watching 4th/5th graders dance
287. the way Maggie curls into the backs of my knees
286. ability to read extended periods of time
285. unexpected sound of birds' wings as a group of doves fly overhead
284. the smell of firewood in my fireplace
283. the wind outside my room that sounds and soothes like the ocean
282. being bundled under warm blankets on a cold day
281. the way the sun warms my face when sleeping outside
280. the smells of nature seeping in my open windows
279. the mystery of things unseen in soul friendships
278. the gift of words
277. warm temps in the middle of winter
276. the unimportance on comparing oneself with another
275. that God created me for a specific purpose
274. that God created woman to compliment man and not compete with him
273. that I am ultimately in control of nothing
272. the gift of creativity
271. the life perspective of a 5 year old
270. excitement
269. Skype
268. that God gives families to those without them
267. friends that push you to be a better person
266. sounds of water
265. porches
264. resurrected dreams
263. transportation that make distance a minor obstacle 
262. toes
261. encouraging texts
260. freedom
259. justice
258. rest
257. hindsight that allows the hand of God on my life to be seen
256. hummingbirds
255. bumble bees
254. friends that are thoughtful of every detail
253. the convenience of creating aesthetically pleasing environments
252. wisdom that comes with experience
251. when God whispers something to you and confirms it through other people
250. when you can visually see God bless your sacrifice
249. soul friendships
248. job opportunities that fall into your lap
247. that seemingly random moments can have eternal value
246. friends that pray for you
245. encouraging cards from friends
244. books
243. when we are our weakest, He is still strong
242. that beauty can come from ashes
241. that evil trembles at the name of Jesus
240. warring angels
239. dreams
238. the invention of motor homes
237. 2 ply toilet paper
236. servant leaders
235. how clear things become when "stuff" gets out of the way (spiritual clarity)
234. that God's word will not return to Him void
233. how a spiritual conversation with fellow Christians can water your soul for months
232. good leadership qualities in people
231. opportunities to be in your "niche"
230. the feeling of fulfillment
299. that things aren't always what they appear
298. the awesomeness of sleeping outside
297. intercessors
296. people that are willing to get their feet wet with you when life gets dirty
295. spacious showers
294. coverings to protect feet
293. people that are easy to work with
292. when God lets others see things in yourself that you aren't aware of
291. new friends that feel like old friends
290. people that take direction well
289. that men & women are so different but compliment one another so well
288. the fact that tragedies have potential to bring people closer together
287. that a tornado has never hit a school where I was teaching while kids were in the building
286. that female "animals" are equipped to produce food for their babies
285. that God regulates the wind and doesn't let it continually blow at speeds of 200 mph
284. that tornadoes don't last for hours
283. that I was born and brought up into a family of integrity
282. miracle of childbirth
281. that I have a quick mind
280. that I don't get what I deserve
279. that I only have to please one God and not 33
278. we are fearfully and wonderfully made
277. the desires of those who fear the Lord are fullfilled
276. the Lord is righteous in all His ways
275. those who are bowed down are lifted up
274. those who fall are upheld
273. He is faithful in all He does
272. the Lord is trustworthy in all He promises
271. that He hears us when we call
270. God is slow to anger
269. God secures justice for the poor
268. the Lord upholds the cause of the needy
267. God provides food for the animals of the earth
266. the Lord sustains the humble
265. God's understanding has no limit
264. that even the stars are valuable enough to be named
263. that God heals the brokenhearted 
262. soothing nature of water
261. that my parents gave me swimming lessons at a young age
260. living where there is a swimming pool I can use for free
259. ceiling fans
258. my dog, Maggie
257. time zones
256. paper towels
255. having an opportunity to share what I have with others
254. that every situation can be used for God's glory
253. people with a servant's heart
252. that I live in a culture that accepts women wearing shorts
251. air conditioning
250. pillows
249. the soft whisper of God's voice
248. the design of families
247. the way freshly washed clothes smell
246. painting
245. girlfriends
244. invention of glitter
243. sunglasses
242. that God doesn't give up on me even when I do/want to
241. people that fulfill the law of Christ by taking on the burdens of others
240. that we will be known in heaven as we are on earth
239. curly hair
238. that even though I'm created in God's image, He is not created in my image
237. gift of peace that passes all human understanding
236. headphones
235. chairs
234. being raised in a family that values education
233. opportunity to attend college
232. public transport
231. challenges
230. that I was not born into slavery
229. doors
228. vacuum cleaners
227. that obedience is better than sacrifice in the eyes of God
226. that even the most insignificant Godly act can have huge eternal significance
225. that the "prosperity gospel" isn't really what serving God looks like or is even about
224. medicine that alleviates my allergies
223. people that put personal relationship with God above religion
222. the fact that cathedrals were created (architecture) as tokens of worship
221. masons
220. marble
219. humor
218. that Bibles are affordable where I live
217. that I live in a country where the Bible is printed in my native tongue
216. backpacks
215. trains
214. railroads
213. the sound of accents
212. that the Bible isn't just a book of rules, but that it is actually full of really wise and good life advice
211. that I wasn't born in a culture that binds feet
210. Christians that are honest about their relationships with the Lord
209. the stars made music before the earth was even created
208. because of His great love we are not consumed
207. choices when eating
206. abundance of food
205. He is faithful in all things
204. that God doesn't EVER leave us
203. hospitals
202. a steady income
201. that I don't struggle with being overly consumed with material possessions
200. genetic traits that connect us with family
199. that I am so small in the scheme of things
198. the roar of thunder
197. technology that can warn and help minimize weather related deaths
196. the way emergencies have a way of bringing people closer
195. protection for my family in the F5 tornado in Grandbury tonight
194. street drainage systems
193. city sirens that warn of danger
192. the fact that even in a world where it seem that man is in control, weather reminds us otherwise
191. the mystery of lightning
190. the power of a thunderstorm
189. that my wants and needs are not one and the same
188. there is a limit to the size of class I'm responsible for
187. that I don't have to keep moving like a shark in order to live
186. freedom to gather as believers
185. explorers
184. ships
183. calluses 
182. socks 
181. overtones
180. soil
179. farmers
178. symmetry
177. the beauty of wild horses
176. mountains
175. the fact that circumstances don't have to determine attitude
174. that mercy triumphs over judgement
173. teeth
172. fear
171. taste buds
170. letters
169. toothpaste
168. toothbrushes
167. the body's ability to eliminate waste
166. soap
165. sewer systems
164. cups
163. fingers
162. determination
161. teachers
160. scissors
159. efficiency
158. ministers
157. men who step up to the plate and are the spiritual leaders of their household
156. men who take initiative
155. people that love children that aren't their biological children
154. parents that love their children
153. people that take responsibility for their actions
152. a king that is a humble servant
151. a savior that chose to feel what we feel
150. obedience
149. mobility
148. that no two people are exactly alike
147. perseverance 
146. people that inspire others with their faith
145. compassionate people
144. music's ability to bring back memories
143. divine connections
142. unexpected words of encouragement
141. advancement of medical technology
140. that even though more seems to be revealed with each generation, it's all been there since the beginning
139. my inability to figure God out
138. Jesus wept
137. one day there will be an end to pain and suffering
136. that God's heart breaks for us
135. cell phones
134. our conscious 
133. divine healing
132. countless opportunities to do the right thing
131. that God woos us
130. traditions
129. written word
128. wise leaders
127. expression through dance
126. US postal system
125. that man is created in the image of God
124. choice
123. the ability to say no
122. passion
121. desire
120. loneliness
119. the little yellow flowers that grow wild
118. bluebonnets
117. blades of grass
116. tears 
115. true freedom in Christ
114. illusion of freedom 
113. sense of peace
112. alarm clocks
111. warnings
110. stop signs
109. encouragers
108. when people speak blessings over/into your life
107. givers
106. unwritten rules that govern nature
105. simplicity
104. clouds
103. flowers
102. when people are genuine 
101. fellowship with others
100. fruit
99. deodorant 
98. hair
97. ear drums
96. fingers
95. ability to read
94. circulation
93. moon
92. tides
91. capacity for knowledge
90. persecution
89. regenerate nature of the heart
88. the body's ability to fight off infection
87. words
86. the ability to change
85. forgiveness
84. pure worship of children
83. invention of rubber
82. mothers
81. the fact that Noah actually listened to and obeyed God
80. that I have never been kidnapped
79. my tender heart
78. how there is always more to learn
77. earth is temporal and heaven is eternal
76. the invention of toilet paper
75. access to toilets that are porcelain rather than a hole in the ground
74. parents that taught me how to have a good work ethic
73. that I don't struggle with laziness
72. the miracle of hope
71. free education
70. that earth's gravitational pull isn't what it is on other planets
69. adventurer's spirit
68. invention of airplanes
67. inhibitions
66. laws
65. glass for windows
64. personal containers of kleenex
63. the way little things can trigger big memories
62. people with a passion to adopt
61. the power in the name of Jesus
60. headlights on a vehicle
59. fire
58. talent
57. divine inspiration
56. ability to distinguish between right and wrong
55. paved roads

54. that He has taught me to appreciate the little things 

53. getting glimpses of how God is using me

52. that the color palette of the world is even more extensive than an artist's

51. hugs from kids

50. that Jesus cares about the ONE lost sheep, even amongst millions

49. the invention of glasses

48. rain

47. protective shelter from the rain 

46. the fact that the earth was created round

45. that humans have big toes

44. electric stoves

43. that I don't have foreknowledge of when my last day on earth will be

42. that God actually delights in me

41. that there is not just ONE right way to do things

40. that there is comfort when we mourn

39. rainbows

38. the promise that the earth will never be completely destroyed by flood again

37. that God chose to spare animals and humans when the earth was destroyed by a flood

36. the body's ability to wake up from sleep

35. trees

34. bees

33. roots that keep things anchored

32. the automatic beat of a heart

31. the lack of hierarchy amongst the love of God to His people

30. warring angels

29. that wisdom is available for the asking

28. nose hairs
27. sunrises that are never duplicated
26. the ability to see the stars in spite of how far away they are
25. innocence of children
24. sunshine

23. the ability to create

22. legs that work properly

21. outlets for self-expression
20. trees
19. the way dogs are created to love unconditionally
18. cameras
17. memory
16. emotions
15. the ability to rationalize
14. birds
13. a voice
12. eye brows
11. chocolate
10. the sounds created by wind
9. water
8. the fact that every morning brings with it new beginnings
7. that God cares about even seemingly insignificant details
6. how the sounds of nature are even more beautiful than the best music
5. electricity
4. that God extends more grace to me than I do myself
3 sleep as a means of recharging
2. the capacity to learn
1. eye lids