Thankfulness

         

What are you thankful for today?  How does being thankful help you in your daily life?

They say that you should write down everyday the things that you are thankful for.  Me? I don’t take the time to write them down, but I do tell God daily how thankful I am for many things…and I get specific.

Sometimes I think we take for granted the little things that God has blessed us with.

Once, I decided I was going to thank God for every tiny little thing.  And, of course, there was no end to it.  For example, I was thanking God for my toothbrush and toothpaste, my comb, brush and hair ties, the bag I pack my lunch in…..you get the picture.  While I am very thankful for all those things, the list could go on and on and on.

One thing that I cannot thank God enough for…

…. and I am sure you would agree is the beautiful creation He has given us.  When I wake up in the morning, I am greeted with a gorgeous sunrise, the rays streaming through the trees. Every day on my lunch break, I drive to a local church that has a walking trail that I walk , weather permitting. As I walk, I look at how beautiful the blue sky is as it reaches down to touch the green trees and fields.

Being thankful is a great way to forget about the negative things in the world and helps to keep us focused on the positive. Doing this daily has the potential to put you in a better mood and keep you there.

God has given us so much to be thankful for.

 I challenge myself and you to every morning thank God for everything in life. Be specific. Write it down if that helps.  It will change how you look at each day.  

Verses:

Psalm 118:24  This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Lamentations 3:23  They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.