Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Everyday Should Be Thanksgiving!

For a Christian everyday should be thanksgiving as we daily celebrate God's goodness in our lives. Here's a poem with that reminder:


I love the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

I love the taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.


I love the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.


I love a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.


I love all the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech.


I love the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking.


I love my huge heating bill because it means I am warm.


I love the lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I can hear.


I love the piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby.


I love weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive.


I love the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I'm alive!
- Author Unknown

I Thessalonians 5:18 "Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."


We have so much to be thankful for - we just need to adjust our perspective and open our eyes to all the many many blessings that we have been given - then our hearts will overflow with thanksgiving. What are you thankful for today?




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5 comments:

  1. Gramma of FreedomNovember 25, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    I have to say that this week I have been listing all of the blessings I have been blessed with : my husband of 41 years , my 4 children , my almost 13 grandchildren ,all of my precious friends , and as I was reading your blog this late evening , I realized that I am very thankful that I been guided to you and your writings . There has been something missing in my life and through you and your wisdom and knowledge , I have found that missing link and once again let God into my life fully ... Thank You again and have a wonderful , blessed Thanksgiving

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  2. Courtney (Women Living Well)November 25, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Dawn - Wow! This year God came into your life!!! Hooray! That's AWESOME and I am thrilled to have you as a sister in Christ!

    Gramma of Freedom - I am humbled. I am encouraged. I am blessed by your words.

    I am so thankful for my WONDERFUL readers who have encouarged me and helped me to keep pressing on, on days when I felt exhausted and like I didn't really have anything to offer or give.

    We serve a living God and he is the only one worthy of praise. He is my source, strength, rock and shield.

    And precious readers - I am determined to point you all to him daily! He is so worthy!

    God Bless you!
    Courtney

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  3. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    And I love this post because it means that there are people still loving and serving God!

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  4. AnnaJNovember 25, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Nice little poem!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Courtney, God bless you dear sister. I've heard our work as Christians is to "know Him and make Him known" and I want to thank you for leading us in doing that. God is so good. Love to you at Thanksgiving, Jenny C.

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Walk with the King!
Courtney