Starting 2017 I decided to think of three things that I am thankful for, on a daily basis. They can be as detailed and specific as I’d like them to be, or as simple as the fresh air I’m breathing in.
I want to prime my brain – and therefore my actions and focus – on the positive and help me be more thankful for what I have and can enjoy.
These are just a few of today’s blessings…
I am thankful that my son Deion has been able to save up enough money to buy his very own laptop – the largest purchase he’s ever made. I love that we’ve been able to teach him to give God what’s His and put away a large portion of his money in savings first…and that when done, and learning to live below his means, he can still treat himself. I hope he carries that with him throughout life.
I am thankful to have fun conversations with my kids at bedtime. Reading them stories puts me in a position to capture their attention and hear what’s going through their head. I pray that I always realize how important this is, and that I’m never too busy to spend this time with them. I don’t have much of it left – as tomorrow is never guaranteed and they’re growing so fast out of childhood.
I am thankful for another day to wipe the slate clean through God’s grace, and tackle the day doing the most important things – His work that He set me out to do – and to help as many people as possible. People just aren’t in such a fortunate position – they don’t know Him, they don’t know what’s possible, they are under oppression.
