A Perspective on Thankfulness

A Perspective on Thankfulness

"IN everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5:17

As we continue to think about Thanksgiving, here is a perspective of thankfulness that you might need to contemplate today ...

I am thankful for the wife that says it's hot dogs tonight because she is home with me, not someone else.

For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because it means that she is home not on the streets.

For the taxes that I pay, because it means I am employed.

For the mess to clean up after the party, because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

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

For my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am out in the sunshine.

For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need fixing, because it means I have a home.

For all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means that we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means that I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill, because it means I am warm.

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

For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes to wear.

For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it means I have been capable of working hard.

For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means I am alive.

Thankfulness is something you learn to do. It involves a daily walk in trust and prayer. When circumstances get so big you cannot understand, just stop and look at the cross, and you will see the amazing love that is shown for you there. Realize it is a part of God's plan. You don't have to understand; just take hold of His hand, for you see, God is unlimited. Therefore in EVERY circumstance there is a purpose. No matter HOW dark it looks, just look to Jesus, take hold of HIS hand, and know that HE is working on YOU behalf. -- written by a person with cerebal palsy!

Now what am I NOT thankful for today? Contemplate that today!!! -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK

God's WORD for US: Proverbs 23; Ezekiel 20-21; James 5

Great Quote: The man who has forgotten to give thanks has fallen asleep in life.