It’s voting day in the U.S. today. (It’s surely been a long time coming!)

Kirk and I voted early on Sunday, and as we walked toward our polling place to stand in line, I thought about the gift that it is to have the voice of a vote. I thought about the places in the world where elections are fixed or votes are suppressed — or where there’s no citizen voice involved in governance at all.

So, for today’s gratitude theme, it seemed only fitting to consider freedom.

I’m thankful for the freedom to vote.
I’m thankful for the freedom to vote differently than my neighbor.
I’m thankful for the freedom to think and ask questions.
I’m thankful for the freedom to formulate ideals.
I’m thankful for the freedom to live a lifestyle based upon my convictions.
I’m thankful for the freedom to worship.
I’m thankful for the freedom to love.
I’m thankful for the freedom from anxiety, fear, and judgment I find in Jesus.

What about freedom makes you thankful?