I heard once that the best way to get rich quick is to count your blessings because that’s where your true wealth lies. I will say that if someone wants to test me by giving me a million dollars to see if I will still remain the same humble person, I am up for the challenge.

With that in mind, I do have some blessings that I’m grateful for:

1. For the family sitting around the dining room table and sharing a Thanksgiving meal.
2. For my church that isn’t made of brick and mortar but of people who are invested in each other and the gospel (and who are getting closer to moving into our first permanent location).
3. For the upcoming Advent and Christmas season that reminds me why I have hope.
4. For tacos.
5. For being able to serve at Room in the Inn for going on 13 years and seeing how we’re able to bless so many homeless men and be blessed in the process.
6. For my almost 9 year old Mac laptop that still works.
7. For my tortie feline who is always a comforting presence and still loves her belly rubs.
8. For my old Jeep that still gets me where I need to go.
9. For Audible that helps me bear the joys of a daily commute in Nashville traffic.
10. For the faithfulness of God in every season.
11. For the ministry formerly known as Kairos as it begins a new season and a new chapter.
12. For whoever thought to put chocolate and peanut butter together.
13. For every morning that I get to wake up and experience God’s fresh new mercies.

The list really could go on much longer, but I do have my 5 am wake-up call and my fun early morning commute. I do believe that if I count my blessings, I can say truthfully that I am very rich.