The book mentions to take nothing for granted, not even the sun rising. We could easily continue that...
Top TEN things (including the miniscual) I'm most thankful for right now:
- Air to breathe
- Fresh water from the tap
- Flush toilets
- My family
- My friends
- Snow
- Skis
- Technology
- Food
- Health
There that probably took me no more than a minute... but how often do I actually take time to focus and give God thanks for even the little things and not just answered prayers? Sadly, it's never that I thank God for the air I breathe or flush toilets. There's a reason for the saying, "You don't know what you have until it's gone."
I like one paragraph so much I want to copy it all, I can't just pick and choose because it's all good.
When you focus on what you don't have or on situations that displease you, your mind also becomes darkened. You take for granted life, salvation, sunshine, flowers, and countless other gifts from Me. You look for what is wrong and refuse to enjoy life until that is "fixed."
(Now I'm thankful for typing too.)
I can imagine the life I would have if I started giving thanks for everything in my life. I want to do it! Think of what a change of outlook and life transformation we could have. Also think of how much joy would replace the darkened "want" spots in our lives.
Father God THANK YOU for the life I've been given. I pray that it would be a pleasing sacrifice unto You. I love you!
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