1. My relationship with God…
I am so grateful for the honor I have of knowing God the Father…God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. I am grateful that His plan has never changed from Gen.1:28 to bless me, make me fruitful, empower me to multiply, anoint me to be generous, make me more than a conqueror and ultimately, rule and reign with Him for His kingdom come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
2. My relationship with Lisa…
I woke up this morning laying next to one of the greatest gifts God has given me in this part of my journey. I am blessed beyond measure to have Lisa for my wife, lover and friend!
3. My relationship with my children…
The love I have for Kamden, Kjersti and now Keaton and McKenna is indescribable and yet a picture of how much I know God loves me. The greatest honor on this side of eternity is that God entrusted me to be their Dad! I am grateful for the privilege!
4. My Mom…
I would not be who I am today without the Godly influence of my mother. She is my hero! She prayed and loved me back to life after losing Patti. She is the person who has loved me most next to God. I honor her today and everyday by being thankful she's my Mom.
I would not be who I am today without the Godly influence of my mother. She is my hero! She prayed and loved me back to life after losing Patti. She is the person who has loved me most next to God. I honor her today and everyday by being thankful she's my Mom.
5. My Big Sis…
I appreciate my sister and brother-in-law as role models, always being there for me and my family and working hard to live their lives in a way that is honoring to God and an example for their kids. I appreciate the fact that they are raising their kids involved in church, living for them the Gospel and making kingdom a priority in their home. The greatest thing parents can do for their children is love each other and be faithful to the house of God. Thank you Kaar and Les!
6. Godly alignments along the way…
I could not mention one person here, so I will mention a few (not comprehensive and apologies in advance for any I've forgotten). No one gets where they are by themselves and the following are the short list of people who have impacted my life through my being aligned with them in different seasons of my life, for divine reasons. Wilbur Alexander, Danny Mathews, Brent Dupper, Geoff Brummett, Bob Chinnock, Rob Rasco, Mark Everts, Jethro Smith, David Calzaretta, Jim Maddux, Larry Taylor, Steve Timmerman, Larry Yarchever, James Hawkins, Mike Corso, Bob Bornhoft, Mike Carlisle, John Salyer, Mike Dobbins, Dave Simonson, Steve Buehler, Dave Thorpe, Gary Martin, Rob Lamorte, Haswell Beni, Tom Waller, Ken Murray and Patrick Manning. There are many more who are in my Hall of Fame and will be on my Wall of Honor!
7. My best friend and surfing buddy, Mark Mealy…
As iron sharpens iron, Mark has always believed in me, honored me, surfed with me and loved me even when my worst has been displayed, stood by me and helped me through some of the toughest challenges I've faced. Having been through his own Job experience of losing a daughter, Mark has been a steadfast friend always challenging me in my walk! We truly have a Jonathan/David covenant relationship and I know he's got my back.
8. My "Job" Experience…
The Bible story of Job has a personal relevancy to me, although I'm not alone in feeling like I've been particularly challenged. Through all my challenges I am thankful that I've never questioned God's sovereignty. Believe me, I've questioned a LOT in terms of circumstances and events, but have come to resolution that faith is the only thing that will get me through questions which just won't be answered this side of eternity. I am thankful that my Lord and Creator has included me in His Kingdom and that I have been honed for a purpose.
9. The privilege of using my skills for His purposes…
I am thankful that I have the privilege of using the skills, experience and gifts God has given me to impact lives...both as a mentor for those who are coming up behind me, as well as for businesses with whom I am blessed to help market.
10. Divine Favor…
I am grateful for the Favor of God that is on my life! I am reminded everyday that Favor is a divine gift. Everything I do is not about me, but about Him and yet He lets me enjoy it! I am thankful for the Favor that I do not deserve. Thank You God!!!!
What’s your Top 10?
Grateful for you all,
Kendell
