I haven't been sitting around doing nothing as the picture below would make you think. Life has just gotten in the way of my thoughts and I have failed to get on here and share.
Today, I want to take this time to think of Thanksgiving.... although it has passed by a few days and we are now gearing up for Christmas.
I take the time each year to talk with my students about thankfulness. I was reminded of what I teach them when I heard our pastor speak this morning. I thought I would share a bit of what I share with my students as well as what I was reminded of today.
You woke up this morning. Be thankful.
Most of you woke up in a warm bed. Be thankful.
Most of you woke up in a warm bed in a house that has heat. Be thankful.
Most of you woke up to a home with a bathroom inside. Be thankful.
Most of you woke up to electricity. Be thankful.
Most of you ate breakfast of some type this morning. Be thankful.
Most of you can see, hear, taste, feel, smell. Be thankful.
Most of you opened drawers or closets full of clothes. Be thankful.
Most of you have something with which to wash and dry your clothes. Be thankful.
Most of you had a bath last night or a shower this morning. Be thankful.
In that shower or bath you had warm water. Be thankful.
Most of you drove in a vehicle of some sort to and from church (I hope) or some other place. Be thankful.
Most of you are going to eat lunch today.. and it will be more than a loaf of bread and slice of cheese. Be thankful.... even if it is the leftovers you have had for three days.
Most of you are going to have dessert. Be thankful.
Most of you are going to relax in front of a television watching your favorite show or sporting event. Be thankful.
Most of you are going to eat again tonight. Be thankful.
Most of you are going to eat a snack again before going to bed. Be thankful.
Most of you are going to go back to sleep in a nice, warm, clean sheeted bed. Be thankful.
Most of you will be able to sleep tonight without any type of critter crawling on you. Be thankful.
Some of you are dealing with some type of pain. Be thankful.... for out of it you know you can feel and the Lord will heal.
Some of you are dealing with heartache. Be thankful.... for the Lord is always near.
Some of you are dealing with uncertainties in your future. Be thankful.... for the Lord is already there.
Some of you are not able to do things that you used to do. Be thankful.... for now the Lord has given you different gifts.
Some of you are struggling. Be thankful..... for the battle is not yours, but God's.
All of you reading this have a computer or some other device that allows you to read my words. Be thankful.
We are more blessed than we care to realize yet how quickly we whine and complain about what we do not have or cannot do.
Today, and every day, be THANKFUL.
TRULY thankful.
I Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
3 comments:
Glad to see you back on here! Missed your thoughts...
jane
Thank you so much for these words of encouragement! Great timing! I haven't been reading anyone's blogs for the last couple of months & have really missed you. Hopefully I'm getting back on track... Keep 'em coming!
Certainly put things in perspective. Thanks for sharing!
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