Sometimes, I have to admit that blessings go unaccounted for in my life and may go unnoticed in the hustle and bustle. Even if for a short time they do, I am usually reminded of how wonderful it is that even the smallest of blessings can be used as a daily reminder to be thankful. It’s about the little things, little things that add up to greater things. Just the other day, I was picking up laundry to do a load of darks; my arms were full, and I was fumbling around trying to keep from dropping socks. Then, there on the floor was the last piece, a burgundy towel, and it was large enough to hold everything together. That may sound like just a coincidence to some, but to me, it was a tiny reminder of how good life really is, one moment at a time.
Of course, we each have had great blessings in our life, such as our self, a friend or a relative conquering cancer, injury, a near death event or other malady that was just miraculous. We may, in fact, have a happy home with vibrant children, a good job and a comfortable lifestyle that gives us reason to give thanks. Some of us could be struggling with an array of troublesome things in our or day-to-day lives, in spite of what the world sees as “good enough,” and still recognize that the feeling of the sunshine on our skin, the sound of a guitar, or sharing a laugh with a friend is indeed a gift, and we feel blessed.
There’s really no trick to being thankful beyond the simple acknowledgement of how blessed each and every one of us truly is in our daily lives. By giving thanks, we give back to Him from which our blessings flow. Let us make sure each blessing, however small, counts by being thankful and expressing our gratitude. May God continue to grow in you every day, through blessings in your life and thanksgiving in your heart.
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