Thankfulness
Posted on November 22, 2007
Filed Under Life, Personal, Spiritual Life
Sitting at home before joining some friends for the Thanksgiving meal, I am reminded of the rich blessings God has given our family. We enjoy so many gracious gifts from our heavenly Father, none of them deserved:
- Our five senses to enjoy the sights of a wintery Colorado day, the myriad of smells wafting through the house, the many delicious tastes we’ll indulge in today, the joy of the delicate way in which a warm fire can touch our faces, and the sounds of children playing together in the other room.
- Family scattered around the country, people we’ve loved for so many years and feel so close to, despite the miles between us (that includes our oldest son, off with a classmate for the weekend, and away from us for the first Thanksgiving in 19 years!).
- Friends around the world with whom we have shared laughter and tears.
- The ability to work, and to have an incredibly meaningful and fulfilling job.
So much for which to be thankful to God! Psalm 100 reminds us to thank Him for all His good gifts. I hope you are able to do that today. And every day in the coming months.
Thankfulness itself is a gift, right?
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