As the season of thanksgiving approaches, our country pauses to thank God for His many blessings. We who are believers can have a thankful spirit every day of the year. It is truly a joy to give thanks for the not-so-usual things we often take for granted as well as the biggies we often mention at first thought. Things such as a home, food, family, good health, and salvation. Sometimes, though, when I'm walking and enjoying nature, I make a "thank God" list which causes me to smile from ear to ear. I can picture my heavenly Father smiling along with me as we commune together.
As I walk, I thank God that I'm not bald, I thank Him for my ten toes, for eyelashes, for the teeth in my mouth, for my walking shoes I'm wearing, for God's humor, for the squirrel running across the street, and the ability to see and hear him scamper. My list continues until my heart is flooded with joy for the way God has worked in my life in ways I haven't before seen. I realize in a new way the blessings I have received from my Father....and I am truly thankful.
Welcome to the blogosphere, Carol! I love this post. It reverberates with the joy of living in God's presence. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI never thought to thank God for not being bald! That made me smile.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for so many things: for God's salvation, for his guidance in my life, for heaven, for my family, my dogs, my home, my job, for yummy foods, for kids, for leaves and raindrops, for seasons, even for annoying things b/c they mean I am alive and experiencing them.
BTW, remind me to show you how to add "Followers" Gadget and how to turn off "Word Verification".
Thanks Dawn...you are a blessing.
DeleteThank you wonderful sisters in Christ who contnually bless my life! Your ministry has made my life just that much more exciting and fulfilling. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving....my non-bald friends!!
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