It is the season of thankfulness. I like to start focusing on my blessings as we enter the month of Thanksgiving. I like to follow Ann Voskamp's example in her book, "One Thousand Gifts". Ann begins listing the gifts God has bestowed on her life. Starting with small things that she doesn't even realize are gifts until she writes them down.
I can do that too. It is the perfect time to do that. Looking outside: the trees begin to bare their branches, the flowers have been frosted several times, and the ground is covered with leaves damp from the rains we have received. The beauty of fall is fading and winter is peeking around the corner.
1. The musty smell of wet leaves
2. A warm house
3. A cup of hot tea
4. The iMac on my desk that still works at 13 years old
Each morning I wake up there are gifts from God that overwhelm my heart. The little things I take for granted and don't even notice most days, I now see.
5. Hot water from a faucet
6. A toothbrush
7. Hair on my head, though thinning it seems
8. A sweet "Good morning" from John
Blessings surround us everyday. There is a beautiful contemporary Christian song by Matt Maher and Seph Schlueter called, "Counting My Blessings." The words speak to me so deeply. If you get a chance to listen to it I hope it touches your heart, too.
In the book of Joshua, the people gathered as the Covenant was renewed as Moses the servant of the Lord had instructed to bless the people of Israel.
"Afterward, Joshua read all the words of the law--the blessings and the curses--just as it is written in the Book of the Law," (Joshua 8:34 NIV).
Lord and Father of all that exists, thank You for today. Help us to be mindful of our blessings throughout the day. Keep our minds on You; be our focus, our center each moment. Remind us of Your Son Jesus and His gift of Salvation. We thank You for each and every blessing You give us. We pray in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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