Thank you God, for everything you have done and will do. My life is so full now I often forget to appreciate each little thing. I never have to wonder where my next meal is coming from, but often I forget to say thanks while stuffing myself with whatever I want, whenever I want.
I slept in a nice warm cozy bed on clean soft sheets last night. Now why would I complain because the bed is cold to the touch when I first get in? Forgive me, but somehow, I find a way to make an unappreciating comment while others sleep on sidewalks. How many people sleep under bridges and underpasses with a piece of cardboard or paper for covering?
I have a lovely home, built with love and quality to last my lifetime. Yet you’ve heard it before: too many rooms, too few rooms, not enough closets, need more light, whaaa,whaaa, whaaa! I am safe from storms while looking out from my big picture windows as the rain slides down and lightening fills the sky. I don’t have to comfort my frightened children that endure the same storm while in the back of a car where they live.
I can’t run anymore. I can’t stand up like I used to. It takes forever to do anything it seems. I complain too much. Today I think of the people in wheelchairs, the people who are blind, the people now in hospitals, the people who really are in pain that never goes away. And I am grateful that I can’t run, but that I can walk; I can’t stand very long, but I can stand on my own two feet. I am grateful for everyday I’m not in a wheelchair. I am grateful for my wonderful health and my pains are manageable.
I complain too much. But in some countries I’d be the first one killed for opening my mouth. I thank you, Lord, for all the brave men and women who keep our country and me safe and free. I am free to complain if I want to. I am so blessed to be in this “Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.” Our birth place is not of our choosing, but is yours alone. You chose this place for me. Thank you so much!
I do not travel this earth alone. I have You, and my journey along the way has been filled with loving family, friends, neighbors, and a great church community. They are all part of my extended family. But yet, how many people are facing tomorrow alone, without even You for comfort and guidance? No one ever seeks them out, offering to share a hug or a tear or a smile. When they die no one remembers them or even cares that they were ever here.
I am so blessed. I’m sorry I forget to thank you more often.
I am so blessed. I am grateful even for this Thanksgiving Day, which serves to remind me and others where every thing we have, every thing we are or hope to be comes only from your Graciousness.
Thank You.
Linda
