Thankful Thursday

Gratitude is sadly missing in our culture today.  Everybody wants something, expects something, but expressing appreciation for what we do receive has become more and more the exception rather than the rule.  God instructs us to always give thanks.  In every situation we find ourselves thanksgiving is possible.  What's keeping me from saying those two words--Thank You?

For today, I want to take a few moments to reflect on the gifts from above for which God deserves praise.

God's peace and abiding presence

 

His renewing of strength as I wait on Him

 

Warm weather

 

A new roof on our house, and the 16 or so people who helped make it possible

 

A challenging job

 

An encouraging boss

 

Opportunities to share God's truth

 

Yoyo

 

Growing relationships

 

Music

 

Time to hang out with my family

 

Grace