Everyday life has it challenges but each day is also filled with many simple pleasures. One of the best and most effective ways to lift our spirits and change our outlook is to focus on positive things and be grateful.
Everything that God made is good. Nothing he made should be refused if it is accepted with thanks to him. Everything he created is made holy. (1 Timothy 4:4-5 ERV)
In many parts of the world today people see and hear bombs falling, bullets whistling past, or emergency vehicle sirens blaring. Most of us will not have to face that kind of traumatizing environment today. Statistics tell us that 780 million people do not have access to safe drinking water. Do we? We may not have the body of Superman or Wonder Woman after years of punishing it, but there are things we can do today. We are also fortunate to have support for any areas of disability we may be experiencing.
I always thank my God for you because of the grace that he has given you through Christ Jesus. (1 Corinthians 1:4 ERV)
Whether it’s enjoying a cup of tea or coffee, or a quiet moment of reflection, or the hundred other little gifts that are scattered throughout our day, let’s give thanks to God for how He has worked in the complicated chaos we turned over to Him, and how in return we have received a new life of simple grace.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to recognize the many beautiful gifts I have been given. Open my eyes to see and my heart to appreciate the simple pleasures of life that are all around me. Amen
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