I am thankful for 2008

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High. It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening. Psalm 92:1 As another year comes to an end, we urge you to give thanks to God for the wonderful, and not so wonderful things that happened in your life this year.

I am thankful to God for the United States of America that is a free country in which people may express their opinions openly. Thank you God that I live in this country.

I am thankful to God for the history that has been created this year with our presidency. Although I did not vote for our president elect, I am thankful that in this country, the voice of the people matters. Thank you God that I live in this country.

I am thankful to God for our economy. Even though we are in a recession, many people can still find ways to make it better for themselves during this crisis. Thank you God that I live in this country.

I am thankful to God for our soldiers. Although many of them are in harms way, because of them, we have a free country were we are able to live our lives in peace by the sacrifice of others. Thank you God that I live in this country.

I am thankful to God for our businesses. Even though many of them are collapsing because of mismanagement and because of the economy, many others are rising to the occasion and bringing new hope to the people to better their lives. Thank you God that I live in this country.

I am thankful to God that I can write this blog. Although many of you may not agree that I give thanks to God, I am thankful that in this country, our first amendment gives us the right to express our opinions at large. Thank you God that I live in this country.

May 2009 be a prosperous and joyous year for you. We declare that 2009 will be a year full of blessings for you . May God bless our people, our president, and God bless the USA.