| 1. I was lost, now I'm found, blind and I see, forsaken now forgiven, outcast now accepted, forlorn now welcomed, a sinner condemmed to Hell and everlasting damnation, now a son of the Living God destined for a place in everlasing glory and joy. 2. I am alive (but as Paul said, to live is Christ and to die is gain, so that's a mixed blessing.) 3. I have a family that I'll see in Heaven. 4. I can walk, talk, run, jump (sort of), sing and read. 5. I live in the greatest country ever, the United States of America 6. I have known some tremendous people in my life (John Wormsley, Jenn and Jodi Keith, Brian and Kevin Linbergh, Paul, Joel and Jesse Worcster, Erik Olsen, Eric Smith and his whole family, my grandparents, and too many more to mention.) 7. You are with me. 8. I have been blessed with musical ability, so that I might praise God. 9. I have been blessed with many advantages in my life, such as (basically) free college, good jobs, etc. 10. You will never leave me, let me down, turn away from me, never fail to forgive me. 11. I have some modest intellectual ability. 12. I have traveled across this great nation of ours. 13. You will guide me all of my days. 14. I have had challenging teachers and competitive classmates to spur me to excellence. 15. My best friend is the truest, most loyal, constant, selfless, heartful person ever. 16. I am able to play sports like basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc. 17. I have been able to do things like ski, climb mountains, ride rapids, waterski (though I never got up), ride horses, play in a band, play in a volleyball league, play basketball in high school, play soccer as a kid, swim in the ocean, hike and river-walk in beautiful Oregon, and ride on bike trails. 18. My dad and I share a similar sense of humor; "Mother?" I'll say, and he'll remain straight-faced long enough to say "No Rupret, she's not our mother" before we burst into laughter. 19. My mother is the most patient person I've ever known, and the one with my best interests in mind (excepting God, of course). 20. My older sister and I can talk and agree about most anything. 21. My twin (younger) sister and I can talk and disagree about pretty much everything. 22. My dog is a royal pain. But when you scratch her, her rear paws beat the air wildly, and it's hilarious. 23. I can turn to You whenever I am lonely or feeling bad and instantly gain strength and patience. 24. Autum is my favorite time of year; I just love that crisp tang in the air as the leaves go rainbow. 25. I was introduced to singing by my dad when he would sing us to sleep in Eugene. 26. You will push me to my limits but never past what I can endure through you. 27. I have my whole life before me and if I trust God, it will be glorious. 28. I have a friend like Erik to challenge my beliefs and ideas. (Defense of one's values and faith is what makes them strong.) 29. If possible, I intend to study and learn all of my life. |