None of us know how today will unfold. But that does not negate the fact that today is a gift. In fact, let’s get a jump start on appreciating this day!
As soon as you can, take stock in the gifts of today. List as many as you can — from sunshine to spring rains to fluffy cats to food in the refrigerator to dishes in the sink. I would love to see your list! Post a few things in the comments so I can be encouraged by your perspective.
Sometimes we get caught up in only mentioning the “big stuff” we are thankful for. It is easy to forget those things that are commonplace or expected.
For example, I am thankful we have running water and a washer and dryer for our clothes. I appreciate having those helpers around so I don’t have to go down to the creekside and wash my clothes and trudge back to the house with wet clothes to hang on a line. Line dried clothes are amazing — but the handwashing routine is not what I am used to. I know, I have grown up with too many conveniences!
I am thankful that God placed me into this time. But, I pray I would have been a thankful person at any place in the timeline of the world. My circumstances are not where my joy is found.
Praise be to the Lord,
for he has heard my cry for mercy.
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:6-7 NIV
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I’m grateful for your prayer points. For Jesus and His Church. I’m grateful for Taiwan’s health care. For warm spring weather. For friends. For work. For papayas, and spring fruits. For
My precious grandchildren, a husband who puts up with me, adult children and their spouses who are awesome adults, easy access to God’s Word, a wonderful church, my salvation through Jesus Christ
Thank you, Father, for your Son and his amazing love for me. And thank you for our family and friends who share the life you have given us. Thank you for your servant, Liz, who invites us to share your blessings with each other.