Thankful

In the light of tragedies we always seem to understand just how blessed we are by God.  My heart has been exceptionally thankful lately.  Last night we had a tremendous storm here in Phoenix.  We got an inch of rain over night.  As I got ready for bed I listened to the downpour that was occurring and could only thank God that I have a house with four walls and roof that doesn’t leak.  I wasn’t out on the street trying to find a semi dry, warm place to sleep.  I was about to crawl into my dry comfy bed with four layers of blankets.  I haven’t lost everything that was really nothing to begin with.  We are blessed.

Take away the superficial stuff your thankful for.  When you get down to the nitty gritty what does your heart cry out to God in praises of thanksgiving?

Here are some of mine:

1.  My salvation and the undeserved grace and mercy God has given me.

2.  I have a home.  Thousands don’t have a place to sleep at night except a dirty corner in the street (if they’re lucky).

3.  I have a job.  Again many don’t.  I’ve been blessed with a job I really like.  My co-workers can drive me batty but that’s part of having a job.

4.  My husband.  After nearly nine years (in May) of marriage my husband loves my more than he did nine years ago.  With all my faults, my car accidents, my yelling at him it is apparent he’s fallen more in love with me and I with him.

Your turn…

Psalm 138:1 – 3 (NLT)

I give you thanks, O Lord , with all my heart;
I will sing your praises before the gods.
I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;
for your promises are backed
by all the honor of your name.
As soon as I pray, you answer me;
you encourage me by giving me strength.