Nov. 18, 2006
Thankfulness 101
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It's easy to say....I'm thankful for my
family, ya know? But that's so obvious. It's easy to single
out the obvious...but what about the not-so-obvious? Digging
deeper there's a wealth of the ordinary, and the extraordinary that I'm
thankful for. Health. Good friends. A warm home and the finances to pay for it. Food on the table and the ability to provide it. Sweet Tea. A welcoming front porch on a lazy summer day. For the sorrows that eventually brought joy in the morning...opportunities to see God's faithfulness up close and personal. Hot chocolate by a warm fireplace. Reliable vehicles. Snow blanketing our surroundings. Making snow men with wide-eyed children. Walks alone with my husband. Walks together with my family. Making puzzles with my 4 year old. Making pies with my big boys. A contrite heart. The ability, calling, pleasure of teaching my children at home. Memories. Music. Seasons. God's unchanging love. Books. Butterflies. Patience. Cats. Rainbows. Crashing waves of chaos (how boring life would be without those who cause the chaos). Calm waters of peace. Freedom. Compassion. Love that covers sins. Fruit. Time. Rest. Mercy. How futile it is to attempt to produce a master list from the thankful heart. It's comparable to chasing after the wind...know anyone who's managed to catch the wind lately? Just as there are no directions sent home with a baby, there is no "Thankfulness 101". It's the air we breathe, our very existence requires humble, thankful hearts. So, here's my shallow attempt for one morning...from among the ordinary and the extaordinary of life. |