I just realized that I haven't done a Thankful Thursday in a while. Although it has been a struggle lately to be thankful, I do have so much to be thankful for and I need to show my appreciation to God more often.
As I sit here at my desk, I glance up at the posters on my wall quite often. One poster is very appropriate for this time of the year. It states, "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you," 1 Thessalonians 5:18. It is a daily reminder for me to be thankful.
Another poster on the wall contains a list of 10 things you need to know. There are several that stick out to me. One is "Prayer is what keeps you breathing." Another one is "Character is how we show others that we have given God our life." My favorite one is "If we are thankful in everything, our hearts will have true peace."
In order to have a peaceful life, I must learn to be thankful in everything. Even when my dreams for another baby get shattered each month. Even when I'm feeling depressed and my husband has to scrape me off the floor. Even when I think of my nieces and nephews who are growing up without me in their lives. Even when I think of the discord in my family.
I must choose to say "Thank You, Lord" even when being thankful is the last thing on my mind. I must choose to be thankful because my son is depending on me to be his mommy. I must choose to be thankful because my husband is depending on me to be his wife and keep his home. I must choose to be thankful because I depend on myself to keep it together.
I love this quote.
What are you thankful for today?
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