I am grateful for Sarah Young. She wrote “Jesus Calling,” and her writing begins my day:
Thankfulness opens the door to My Presence. Though I am always with you, I have gone to great measures to preserve your freedom of choice. I have placed a door between you and Me, and I have empowered you to open or close that door. There are many ways to open it, but a grateful attitude is one of the most effective.
Thankfulness is built on a substructure of trust. When thankful words stick in your throat, you need to check up on your foundation of trust. When thankfulness flows freely from your heart and lips, let your gratitude draw you closer to Me. I want you to learn the art of giving thanks in all circumstances. See how many times you can thank Me daily; this will awaken your awareness to a multitude of blessings. It will also cushion the impact of trials when they come against you. Practice My Presence by practicing the discipline of thankfulness.
I am grateful for a cheap container (is that what you call one of those big round boxes?) of oatmeal. I’ve never eaten an entire container of oatmeal in my life, until now.
Speaking of cheap, I am grateful for generic.
I am grateful for Reader’s Digest magazine and their condensed books that were a part of my reading enjoyment for so many years. I am also grateful that I learned to love to read.
I am grateful that even though it is uncomfortable and inconvenient, I am stepping outside the box. Tonight, I spend time with my CASA girl. I remember when I began volunteering at the assisted living facility. It was uncomfortable and inconvenient. Now, it’s a highlight of my week. I’m anxious to be able to say that about my weekly CASA visit, too.
I am grateful for naps at this age. I wish a nap was a requirement for adults. Some people in this world could really use one and would be easier to get along with if they just had a nap.
I am grateful for my cousin, Valerie. I wish I were going to see her this weekend at the reunion. She is such an inspiration to me.
I am grateful that someone left a bag of unsalted, roasted almonds in the office kitchen for me to help myself. Carrots and celery gets old after awhile.
I am grateful for the fire drill in the building this morning that allowed me to step outside and breathe some fresh air.
I am grateful for Sam. He is an example of strength and bravery. God is watching over him and is walking with him, and for that, I am also grateful.
I am grateful for an email from Deb!! What a beautiful surprise!
I am grateful that I am not in charge of the world.
I am grateful for Lite Brite and the O’No 99 card game.
I am grateful that I didn’t hit the delete button accidentally or on purpose, but I took the time to click on the link my brother sent to me, even if it was 22 days later. Seriously, you need to watch this. It’s five minutes of your day, but you won’t regret it:
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