What if you woke up this morning and found the only things you had left were the things you thanked God for yesterday? ~ Terry Shock
I am afraid I would lose many of the treasures I take for granted. What about you?
Did you thank God yesterday for your ability to see, hear, touch, taste, and speak? What about for your sense of balance, ability to sleep and to digest your food? Did you thank God for clean water, hot water, and indoor plumbing?
What people would you miss if you hadn’t taken time to thank God for them? Not just the ones in your family, but the ones who grow your food, repair your car, treat your illness, and serve your coffee.
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Are you more likely to notice what’s broken or what works? Our local newspaper quoted a former soldier who said many of his buddies have lost feet and knees from roadside bombs. Now when his hurt, he’s thankful he still has them.
Listen to Paul’s words:
In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB)
Always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father. ~ Ephesians 5:20 (NASB)
Thankfully God doesn’t take away our gifts because we forget to thank Him. But giving thanks opens our eyes to how rich we are.
Pausing to thank God for all I wouldn’t want to lose showed me how wealthy I truly am. And guess what. You’re on my list of thanksgivings! May God grant you a wonderful Thanksgiving and us all grateful hearts.
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Debbie,
What a profound and thought provoking question!! Oh the everyday blessings we take for granted. We think about thanking God for the big things, but it’s often the cumulative effect of all the small blessings that make our lives worth living. Needed this nudge…
Blessings,
Bev xx
“it’s often the cumulative effect of all the small blessings that make our lives worth living.” Well said, Bev! Thanks.
So true: “Pausing to thank God for all I wouldn’t want to lose showed me how wealthy I truly am.” I ought to work into the habit of everyday life thanking God each time I interact with a person or use a thing.
Barbara, I think we all would benefit from making that a habit. I know I would.
Such powerful conviction about thanking God for more, for everything.
Can’t recall where I first saw this quote, but it does come to mind now and then, because gratitude is not my default–even though I’ve spent a few years working at it.
Such a thought provoking quote! And it is very true > “Giving thanks opens our eyes to how rich we are.” May I give Him thanks each and every day.
Ditto. May I do that too. Thanks, Joanne.
Truth, Debbie: “Thankfully God doesn’t take away our gifts because we forget to thank Him. But giving thanks opens our eyes to how rich we are.”
We are spiritually rich in Christ! Hallelujah!
Amen, Karen!
What a great question and helpful thoughts! I just saw a video on social media of a guy waking up to all his everyday stuff (wife and kids too!) ready for him to unwrap. Puts in perspective how much we have to be thankful for!
A sobering and convicting thought. laurensparks.net
This is a scary proposition. But one that should wake us up to be more grateful for the things that we already have!