My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness

Bob Jones University Family

"I am thankful for...
 
"for being able to go home for Christmas (God’s providence)." -Ana Sofia
 
"for how God sanctifies us in specific areas by allowing a situation to recur." -Natalie Dunphy
 
"for God’s loving me so much that He takes the time to refine me." -Hannah Harlacher
 
"for people who love me enough to confront me in areas of sin that I am blind to." -Janice Driscoll
 
"for God’s using wretched people for His glory." -Aline Zimmer
 
"for IFace ministry and the real joy I have in Christ." -Jessica Huffman
 
"for His gracious leading in bringing the Benson family to BJU, and for the incredible work that He is doing in our student body. We are so thankful for love and kindness that has been extended to us in welcoming us to campus!" -Mr. Alan Benson
 
"for a good pastor." -Micah Mortensen
 
"for stretching that God enables through ministry." -Anna DeMott
 
"for the opportunity to teach, and daily sufficient grace." -Mr. Mark Vowels
 
"for God’s rich mercy and amazing grace extended to me in so many ways, not the least of which is a wonderful family with whom to do life and ministry." -Dr. Sam Horn
 
"that God reveals himself through his word. Even if I’ve read a passage 50 times before, I learn new things every time!" -Regan Smith
 
"for grace—not only saving us from sin but also pushes us towards Christlikeness." -Glen Calica
 
"for God’s humbling us and using us." -Elaina Lehner
 
"for God’s sovereignty that is present in my life, daily reminding who He is." -Daniel Kim
 
"for the way God ordained me to pursue a master’s degree while being able to work in an environment and position that I love." -Andrew Carter
 
"for God’s patience with my imperfections." -Tori Conover
 
"for God’s grace specifically in giving me opportunities to be used of Him to impact lives." -Drew Williquette
 
"despite a lack of trust in myself, I can be confident in God’s grace. I don’t have to fear being abandoned in sin because of His faithfulness toward me. He started a good work in me and is going to finish it." -Garrett Martin
 
"for comfort from God in seemingly impossible times." -Erin Knight
 
"for God’s direction and working in my life despite my failures, which is a huge testament to His love and sovereignty. I’m also thankful for my parent and being able to grow up in a church plant and experience ministry first hand." -Brian Jacquot
 
"for a long line of pastors and teachers who have faithfully transferred the Gospel to the next generation. I’m also grateful that God graciously dwells with needy people who trust in Him." -Dr. Eric Newton
 
"for being able to depend on him, and for the frequent opportunities he gives me to serve the Indian church with the musical talent He has blessed me with." -Darshan Pappu
 
"for God’s patience and grace with me. I mess up a lot, but He just continues to pour grace into my life and that’s a huge blessing." -Bethany Ferrari
 
"that his strength is made perfect in my weakness… because I’m really weak (2 Cor. 12:9)." -Tim Betancourt
 
"for friends I gained from doing outreaches, and my parents." -Thian Thang
 
"for life and for the faithful people in my life after my grandfather passed away on Friday. I’m also thankful for being able to start leading music this semester." -Ethan Hansen
 
"that Christ has the power to save men from sin." -Ben Brewer
 
"that I can serve an amazing student body and the next generation of ministry leaders." -Dr. Kevin Oberlin
 
"for God’s walking beside me so that when I fall or go astray, He is there to pick me back up and set me back on the path." -Brady Johnson
 
"for the Urban Evangelism outreach opportunities and how God has grown my desire to share the Gospel to those outside my comfort." -Chantel Tapp
 
"for my College Pastor at Palmetto, Bill Eisaman. He has not only given me lots of opportunity to minister but also ministered greatly to me." -Chris Harmony
 
"for God’s immense patience in teaching me some of the same lessons (patience, contentment, joy) over and over again! He’s such a steady rock in the storms of life, and I’m very thankful for his consistent faithfulness to me." -Katarina Shafer
 
"for opportunities God has put in my life to serve; that help me really grow in the ministry, stretch my faith, and be ready to give an answer regarding the hope within me." -Jon Allen
 
"for the opportunity to become a chaplain in the U.S. Army." -Caleb Davis
 
"that God is long-suffering, faithful, and that He died in order to give His people the amazing promise of the Gospel." -Jarod Hill
 
"for the consistent ways that God has shown me that He is in control. Through my devos, my church family, my hall and so many others, God has shown Himself working and directing in so many ways." -Katrina Holly
 
"that I’ve gotten a solid group of guys who keep me accountable to my actions and testimony!" -AJ Steenhoek
 
"that I do not have to live in guilt over my sin and defeat—I can live in freedom and security, because God’s love is not dependent on my actions!" -Jenna Moore
 
"that God keeps me patient and peaceful this semester and it was surprising how my Sunday electives were called 'Peace in Conflict.' Without His help, I definitely would not have been able to care for my roommate!" -Julian Tse

"for His great faithfulness. -Angelina Zimmer

"to see so many students who want to grow in their faith, seeking help from God’s Word. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of their lives!" -Dr. Pearson Johnson
 
"that God has stretched me in ways that were painful yet necessary. Making sacrifices that I have never made before has become a common occurrence in the last few months. The Lord has been so good and patient with me and has helped me through this semester in ways that I never thought was possible." -Jonathan Houtz
 
"for God’s faithfulness in taking care of us and meeting all our needs even when we forget about him sometimes. I’m also thankful for the friends God has put in my life, experiencing Christ’s love and showing it to others." -Stewart Ramakuri
 
"that God uses broken people to bring himself glory. He could have asked for perfection—instead, he asks for holiness. I’m thankful that God is a merciful God who comforts and aids us in our distress and gives us the greatest hope through Jesus Christ." -Natalie Larsen
 
"that God continues to open my eyes to the truth from His Word. He brings Scripture to my mind when I need it, and when those I counsel need it. It truly is profitable for every aspect of life." -Josh Ortiz
 
"for God’s patience. I’m so stubborn, yet God is there in patient love yet in complete justice." -Mike Haynes
 
"that we are given fulfilling purpose in life, and that God gives us something so incredible to live to for! (Titus 2:12-13)." -Mackenzie Graham
 
"that Jesus helps me hear His voice and know it and come back to him no matter how many times I wander (John 10:27). I’m also thankful that the struggles and sorrows of ministry are worth the triumph of seeing people drawn to Christ." -Kaylah Smith
 
"to live a quiet and peaceable life in a world of noise and arguing." -Judson Greene
 
"for God’s continual loving kindness and daily tender mercies." -Dr. Jim Berg
 
"that God lets me recognize my sin, so that I know what to pray for in my spiritual walk. I’m also thankful that He always gives me opportunities to pray for others." -Steve Choi
 
"that the Lord has not dealt with me after my sins nor rewarded me according to my iniquities, but as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward me. I’m also thankful for the men and women who are here training at BJU to go out and reach the world for Christ, and I’m thankful to get to have a part in their lives." -Andrew Minnick
 
"for forgiveness. Every day I realize how badly I need it. But God has already forgiven me. I don’t have to hold on to it. In turn, that changes my perspective toward those I’m serving. I forgive more easily because I’m forgiven." -Katie Albert
 
"for the accountability I am able to have with solid friends. We aren’t always perfect, and I’m thankful for friends who will shoot straight with me." -Philip Arcuri
 
"for the hope that God gives through His promises, using situations to make me more like Christ, and security for eternity." -Carlos Herrera
 
"that I have the eternal relationship with the Lord, and for brothers and sisters who grow together spiritually and encourage one another." -Shinhye Lee
 
"that God gives me the grace every day to tackle things that I don’t think I am able to. He is always there for me." -Ethan Case
 
"for the peace I can find in in the truth of Scripture regardless of how stressed I am." -Todd Kazlauskas
 
"for my salvation. I have been learning so much about Him lately. Whenever I see my sinful nature, I see more of God’s love and mercy. It is such a wonderful life that He has given to us." -Henry Wu
 
"for a church here that feels like actual family and builds me up and edifies me in Christ. I’m also thankful that he’s shown me I need to swallow my pride and forgive those who have wronged me." -Olivia Mulder
 
"for Godly Christian friends who encourage me and keep me accountable." -Ethan Alger