I was reading my friend Kellies’ blog this morning and she was telling the story of how she purposefully parked far away from the store she needed to shop in yesterday, in order to get some extra exercise. The walk though caused her son to complain a little about how far they had to walk. That led Kellie into a nice little life lesson with her kids about how thankful they should be that they have the working legs to do the walking.
Haven’t we all—even as adults—caught ourselves ka-vetching about something silly? I think we all get wrapped up in our own drama sometimes that we forget how good we have it. We could all be more thankful for the things we do have. Even the little things. Even when bad things happen, be thankful—‘cause they could be worse, couldn’t they?
Have you ever made a little list of the things you are grateful for? Can you list 5? 10? A fellow-blogger of mine came up with a list of 75! I LOVE THAT!
Can I make this point even bigger for you? This morning I got a phone call from a Dad who wanted the number to Toys for Tots because he needs to register his kids to receive toys this Christmas. I don’t know this man, but my heart just swelled with love for him and his family. Thank you, Sir, for doing what you are doing for your family. I know it takes a lot to reach out for help and today you and yours are included in my list of prayers. And if you don’t find what you need at Toys for Tots, I’ll find you help elsewhere. What an awesome father you are. He also made me thankful for organizations like Toys for Tots to be there for some very needy and deserving folks.
This Thanksgiving….be thankful. For everything---even the small stuff. Even when times are tight, and this year they are very tight. But still, there are soooooo many things in our lives and our world to be thankful for. Make your list and keep adding to it! I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Haven’t we all—even as adults—caught ourselves ka-vetching about something silly? I think we all get wrapped up in our own drama sometimes that we forget how good we have it. We could all be more thankful for the things we do have. Even the little things. Even when bad things happen, be thankful—‘cause they could be worse, couldn’t they?
Have you ever made a little list of the things you are grateful for? Can you list 5? 10? A fellow-blogger of mine came up with a list of 75! I LOVE THAT!
Can I make this point even bigger for you? This morning I got a phone call from a Dad who wanted the number to Toys for Tots because he needs to register his kids to receive toys this Christmas. I don’t know this man, but my heart just swelled with love for him and his family. Thank you, Sir, for doing what you are doing for your family. I know it takes a lot to reach out for help and today you and yours are included in my list of prayers. And if you don’t find what you need at Toys for Tots, I’ll find you help elsewhere. What an awesome father you are. He also made me thankful for organizations like Toys for Tots to be there for some very needy and deserving folks.
This Thanksgiving….be thankful. For everything---even the small stuff. Even when times are tight, and this year they are very tight. But still, there are soooooo many things in our lives and our world to be thankful for. Make your list and keep adding to it! I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5: 19-20
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