Thank You Trash… (Photo credit: Daniel Slaughter)
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
Psalm 18:1 & 29 (NLT)
Wendy and I found ourselves in conversation yesterday about our blessings. We were discussing a person whose Facebook posts seem endlessly full of “glass half empty” angst at how difficult life is for them. It prompted a great discussion between us about blessing and thanksgiving. Even looking back at my blog posts and Facebook posts, I think about what they say about my attitudes in every day life. I’ve been griping a lot about the travel industry lately as I’ve gotten delayed and rerouted in my business travels. It’s so easy to fall into griping mode in my momentary frustration and ignore the fact that I’m so grateful for a great job and wonderful clients who hire me.
Everyone’s life is full of hardship on different levels, and we all need to vent once in a while when we’re feeling burdened. God tells us to cast our cares on Him because He cares for us. But, even when I’m going through a tough time I try to remind myself each and every day how abundantly blessed I am. In a land where Thanksgiving is celebrated as a once a year holiday, I attempt to celebrate it every day in my spirit through my prayers and my attitude.
Today, I’m thankful for the abundant blessings I take for granted. Things like life, health, safety, home, loving family, wonderful friends, good community, clean water, food, air conditioning, and choices.
Thanks for that reminder. A good word for me today.
You’re welcome, Michael. Thanks for letting me know. Cheers!
5 In my distress I prayed to the Lord,
and the Lord answered me and set me free.
It can be this simple. Quit trying to do it by yourself, Kevin.
Oops I think we did 118.