Be Fully Thankful

What are you thankful for?  I know I'm a bit early, but it's always good to think about what you're thankful for. 

Most of us are quick to answer 'family, friends, and health'.  That response is obviously good and well-motivated.  Far too often we take for granted what we value the most, and it is good to stop from the crush of our life-frenzy and give thanks to God. 

But let's not just be thankful for the good in life. Let's be thankful for the tough times that make us grow, the difficult decisions that clarify our values, the relational conflicts that increase our determination and capacity to love, the life losses that reinforce the importance of investing every life moment, the fears that teach us where our hearts need to be strengthened, the down times that teach us what our core values are. 

Let your soul be one that never takes God's blessings for granted, and one that never lets life's lessons remain unlearned. 

Appreciate every life blessing, and learn from every challenge.  Let these be the fuel for your love of God and your love of people. 

Focus Scripture:  ‘Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.  Give thanks to Him, bless His name.  For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations.’  Psalm 100:4-5