I love Thanksgiving for many reasons. I know I am supposed to say that I like it because I take time to reflect on what I am thankful for. I can honestly say, that is part of it, but I am trying hard to let a thankful heart be a part of my everyday life. I often grumble, complain, compare, etc and focus is placed on the negative, what I don't have, what others do have, and why I am not good enough. I have been writing something down each day this month to remind myself I have SO much to be thankful for. I have realized my list isn't in any particular order, except first is that I am so thankful to be a child of God, and have a real,loving relationship with Him. All the rest comes after because all the other things come with a trust in Him.
I have also realized it is hard to just think of one thing each day. There are so many!!
I am also thankful for my husband, kids, family, friends, good health, being able to stay at home, and the list goes on. I realized that the most important things are those which don't have a dollar value. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for my home, my car, food, clothes and all the rest, but they don't mean much in comparison to so many other things. It is amazing to me how many of my thoughts focus on negative things when I have so much to be thankful for. Oh yes, and the other reasons I love Thanksgiving...being with family, cooler weather, yummy food, and starting off the whole holiday season. Let it begin!!
