30 Days of Thankfulness

I hope I can stick to this! And I hope I don't get to "sappy" for some! :) I read a quote that said " One of the main reasons that we lose our enthusiasm in life is because we become ungrateful..we let what was once a miracle become common to us. We get so accustomed to His goodness it becomes a routine.." 

I really can't decide if to start big and go small or start small and go big, but I am excited to do some reflection! Even if it's little and seemingly insignificant to most, I want to explore the big and little things that reap gratitude in my heart! ...I think I have finally decided! I will start big...

Today, I am thankful for life. Life in general. I am always amazed by the intricacies of our human bodies...this could be one major thing that led me into the medical field. God designed our bodies so detailed and somehow all working together to sustain life. The Bible says "He breathed life" into His created person. God's very breath gave us life. If that's not something to marvel at and be thankful for, I don't know what is! 

Life, on earth is temporary, it has a definite beginning and end. It has it's share of struggles and successes. It has it's share of ordinary and EXTRAordinary moments. It has it's share of complications. Life on earth is our story. Our message to the world. ...but, God also offers us an eternal life, one that last until the end of time! All perfect, never ending, life! Not a life that tells our story, but His! Not our message to the world, but His. 

I find comfort in both. I love life on earth. Although, not perfect or uncomplicated, I cherish the ability to live. Live with these little people and do "earthly" things with them. They will be the ones who share my life story with the future. I love being a part of their lives...and maybe it's the earthly life behind me; the complications, disappointments, and successes; that have taught me to be there, engaged. To live this life with them. To soak up every minute. To live in the present, while preparing them for the future! I love the people I share this earthly life with! (And we will blog about them sometime in the next 30 days, I am sure! ;) )

I love the eternal life that is promised. I find comfort in knowing there's a place for me...and for all who seek Him. I feel so Thankful to know God and to know that He is everywhere, ALL the time, ALL powerful, ALL knowing, ALL merciful and ALL forgiving. I am forever thankful that He continues to forgive me when I fall short, and continues to prepare a place for me. What a comfort this provides. What a motivation to do our best and keep doing. My daughter loves a song, she sings it with sureness and conviction..."I know who goes before me, I know who stands behind. The God of angel armies is always by my side"...if a three year old can sing that and mean it, surely we can too! :)

 

So there it is! Day one of thankfulness! :) Thank you, God of angel armies, for today, for life. And thank you for ALWAYS being by my side!! 

Happy November everyone!!