Nov 22, 2011
I also try to be thankful for all the blessings that I have in my life. Some days it is easier than others to think about all that I have to be thankful for. Then there are those days when I feel down, doubtful, and not so thankful even though I should be. With Thanksgiving just a couple of days away, I am trying to make more of an effort to be thankful and grateful. I want to encourage you all to do the same. When you focus on your blessings and all that you have thanks to God, then you will feel more positive about all aspects of you life. Who does not want to feel more positive?
When you have the time today, count your blessings. Literally, stop and think and count your blessings. I realized the other day that I can count the trials I am facing with my hands, but to count my blessings I would need a whole lot more hands to keep count. After you count your blessings, give thanks and praise to God for them all. After all without Him those blessings would not even exist.
To give you inspiration to get in a thankful and happy mood, listen to the David Crowder Band’s “Oh Happiness.” If that doesn’t get you in the mood to give thanks then I don’t know what will.
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15.
