Being Thankful

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

There are many verses within the Bible regarding being thankful. The scripture above tells us to be thankful in all circumstances. All circumstances, WOW, that feels like a daunting order to try and keep.

The funny thing about finding slivers of thankfulness among the thorns of life is that suddenly the thorns produce a beautiful rose and a lovely fragrance to the soul.

I have found that finding reasons and things to be thankful for is easier than it sounds and often it’s just a slight twist of our words. An example would go like this; “I don’t want to go to work today! I can’t stand my job and the people I work with!” “I hate my life.” OR. “Lord, you know the serious struggles I am having with my job and life. Create in me a thankful heart that I have a job, a regular paycheck, food in the cupboards, and a roof over my head. Give me the strength to fulfill my duties all the while finding gumption in seeking a new one.”

Today tho, I simply wish to share the simplicity of creating a list of thankfulness! Thanking the Lord, right out of your doldrums:

I’m thankful Lord, for you are always with me.

I’m thankful Lord, that you see me when I often feel invisible.

I’m thankful Lord, that you truly care about me.

I’m thankful each day Lord, for my health, eye-sight, and mental and motor skills.

I’m thankful my life is in your hands, leading me, providing for me, protecting me.

I’m thankful for the plans you have for my life, plans to prosper and not harm, plans for hope and a future.

I’m thankful you know my name. That I’m not a faceless blob just filling time and space, I matter.

I’m thankful you never leave me as I am, but are changing me each and every day into the person we both desire for me to become.”

I’m thankful for the Holy Spirit who fills me full of your peace, love, and gentle mercies every day.

I’m thankful for your unmerited favor upon my life.

I’m thankful for my family and their love and support.

I’m thankful you watch over my family.

I’m thankful for your blessed peace amongst mass confusion, stress, and strife.

I’m so very thankful that as I thank you for all the beauty that is you, the sadness, dread, doldrums, and the mundane of everyday life seem to slip away, and a smile appears.

Thank you for smiles and laughter!

Thank you, Lord for being with each of us today!

Here is my list: What will yours look like? ❤️☺️