What are you thankful for today?
"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
I will be glad and rejoice in you;
I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High." Psalm 9:1-2 (NIV)
A few days ago our power went down. I'm not sure why really and it only lasted maybe two hours. Since we have a gas stove, I was still able to make coffee; crisis averted!
What amazed me about those few hours was how many times I forgot the power was off until I wanted something. I flicked a switch on a light that didn't come on, or I wasn't able to "google" something because no power meant no internet.
We go about our day, counting on the power to just be there. We normally only appreciate it when it's gone for a while, and then we get it back.
Perhaps that's just how we are wired, I know I forget to see all the blessings in my life. Having a regular practice of stopping for a moment, and taking the time to be thankful, can keep our focus on the amazing things that God has given us.
And the greatest gift of all, is of course his Son.
What are you thankful for today? A warm house to wake up in? People in you life who love you?
Offer up some thanks today to the Lord who has truly blessed us.
