i LOVE you

Dear God,

I wanted to give you a few reasons as to why I love you so much.

1. Even when I pull my hand away--you continue to reach.

2. You never go away. No matter what.

3. You let me know you are here with me and listening.

4. You are interested in my life, and you want to help me better myself.

5. You are my best friend. I want to marry my best-friend--therefore I must find someone who allows you to live through them.

6. You bless me each day with small and large things. I recognize these blessings and sincerely appreciate them.

7. I know that everything I have is because of you.

8. You hear me and you see me.

9. I can feel you in my home--protecting us.

10. You send people into my life to guide me. Angels.

11. You show me that you love me each day.

12. When I need to call on you--I never get a feeling that you are too busy.

13. My life is better with you in it, and I am better because of you.

14. I know that I could list a thousand reasons why I love you, and even still, your list is longer and more detailed as to why you love me individually.

15. You let me fall--knowing I will learn from my mistakes and become stronger.

16. You blessed me with a good family and good friends.

17. I can close my eyes and hear the sounds of this earth--knowing it was you that created it.

18. When I am feeling down--you give me reasons to smile.

19. You give flowers to everyone.

20. I love that we all have the opportunity to change through the atonement.

21. I feel safe with you.

22. You take the wheel when you know I can't take it anymore.

23. You bless me with opportunities to serve. Especially when I ask for them.

24. I love you. Thank you for the stars, moons, and planets. Thank you for opportunities to grow. Thank you for good days and thank you for bad days. Thank you for creating me and for loving me unconditionally.