Everyday is a day to be grateful for what we have been blessed.
Let’s face it, we are lucky to live in a country with so much abundance
and resources. Yes there are many things happening that might make it
seem like this isn’t the case but when you compare what we are blessed
with to many other situations around the world we are Blessed. This
week, here in America, we are celebrating Thanksgiving and looking at
all the things we have to be grateful for.
I will thank the Lord with all my heart. Psalm 111:1 NCV
When we take time out to give thanks for the blessings that we enjoy
each day, we realize how much God has given us. When we are grateful for
what we have and find joy in all that surrounds us it opens up the
opportunity to receive. When we are not grateful for what we already
have then there is no reason to give us more. I think the biggest
lesson I have learned is that it doesn’t matter what our situation is,
what matters is our attitude toward the situation. When we can learn to
be happy where we are then we can truly appreciate the journey. Look
around…most of us believe if we were just a little bit better looking,
or had more money, or better behaved children, or a more loving spouse,
or a better job, or ___________ you fill in the blank, then we would be
happy. Now look around at the people you know that have what you
want…look closely and you’ll find some who are happy and some who are
still miserable. What’s the difference? Some would be happy no matter
what their situation because of their attitude. They have chosen to be
grateful for what they have and look at the bright side and minimize the
rest; on the other hand the ones who are still seeking to find that
next thing that will make them happy or satisfy them haven’t learned to
look around and be grateful for where they are and all they have already
been given. For every person who is griping about their job their is
another who is praying for one. For every person who is griping about
their spouse their is a widow/widower who is praying they just had one
more day with theirs; or a single person who wishes they could find a
spouse. The next time you think I wish… or if I only… yes but…. look
around and ask yourself what have I been given to be grateful for? This
Thanksgiving let’s be TRULY grateful for all that we have been given!
This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
God Bless,
Nena
