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Being Thankful
As I have gone through life I have discovered that the key to being happy is to learn to be thankful. Very simply, those who are thankful, are generally happy because they realize how much they have been given. Those who aren’t thankful tend to be miserable, and think they are owed things. This Thanksgiving day, I challenge all of you to think of at least ten things that you are thankful for. Since I hate “post it challenges”, “pass along posts”, “share this posts”, and the like, I do not want you to post anything or share any post. Just within your own heart, think of ten things that you have to be thankful for. To show how easy it is, I am posting ten of my own using fairly broad categories. However, the rules are yours
For God’s love, and the gift of his Son, Jesus.
To think that the God who created the universe, would still love me. And, that he would love me so much as to humble himself to take on human form. And further, to hand himself over to his enemies to be tortured, ridiculed, and crucified for my sake.
For all of my family, both immediate and extended.
For a beautiful, loving wife, who loves not just me, but my soul. For our children, who have blessed us so much. For my parents, who were always there for me, and for all of my family, both close and far.
For all of God’s creation; the mountains, the oceans, the stars, the animals, and all of His glorious works.
There is so much beauty in what God has created. So much majesty. I have been blessed to have been able to see a lot of truly magnificent places in my lifetime. To stare in awe at the wonders of creation. But seeing God’s beauty doesn’t always require travel. Just the other day I was treated to a beautiful sunset, which I watched from my back yard. The stars on a clear night. And the trees, flowers, and birds that are all around us. The tree in the photo at the top of this post is just outside of my office.
For my home, the food I have to eat and the clothes I have to wear.
I have been blessed to always have had what I needed, and most of the time, more than I have needed.
For all of my friends.
I have been blessed with numerous friends throughout my life. And all have, in one way or another, had a positive influence on my life.
For all the teachers I have had, both formal and informal, who have helped me to learn and to grow.
There are so many lessons that I have learned along the way which have so greatly benefited me.
For all of those who have devoted their lives to the service of others including the armed forces, police, firemen and clergy.
For our freedom, for our safety, for our spiritual well being, there is so much I owe to others who often sacrifice their lives for mine.
For all of the jobs I have had throughout my life, for all they have provided me with, and all I have learned from them.
I can honestly say that I’ve never had a bad job. There may have been some that I did not want to stay at very long, but all have benefited me. I have learned from all of them, they have all helped to provide for the things I needed, and they have all helped me to advance.
For all those who work at jobs I would not want to do, but yet are still necessary.
There are many jobs that I hope I never have to do. Yet many, if not all are necessary. For those who do these jobs, I am thankful.
My health, and another day here on earth to enjoy all the many things I have been blessed with. br>Nuf said.
Now go have a blessed Thanksgiving day and a joyful, happy life.
For God’s love, and the gift of his Son, Jesus.
To think that the God who created the universe, would still love me. And, that he would love me so much as to humble himself to take on human form. And further, to hand himself over to his enemies to be tortured, ridiculed, and crucified for my sake.
For all of my family, both immediate and extended.
For a beautiful, loving wife, who loves not just me, but my soul. For our children, who have blessed us so much. For my parents, who were always there for me, and for all of my family, both close and far.
For all of God’s creation; the mountains, the oceans, the stars, the animals, and all of His glorious works.
There is so much beauty in what God has created. So much majesty. I have been blessed to have been able to see a lot of truly magnificent places in my lifetime. To stare in awe at the wonders of creation. But seeing God’s beauty doesn’t always require travel. Just the other day I was treated to a beautiful sunset, which I watched from my back yard. The stars on a clear night. And the trees, flowers, and birds that are all around us. The tree in the photo at the top of this post is just outside of my office.
For my home, the food I have to eat and the clothes I have to wear.
I have been blessed to always have had what I needed, and most of the time, more than I have needed.
For all of my friends.
I have been blessed with numerous friends throughout my life. And all have, in one way or another, had a positive influence on my life.
For all the teachers I have had, both formal and informal, who have helped me to learn and to grow.
There are so many lessons that I have learned along the way which have so greatly benefited me.
For all of those who have devoted their lives to the service of others including the armed forces, police, firemen and clergy.
For our freedom, for our safety, for our spiritual well being, there is so much I owe to others who often sacrifice their lives for mine.
For all of the jobs I have had throughout my life, for all they have provided me with, and all I have learned from them.
I can honestly say that I’ve never had a bad job. There may have been some that I did not want to stay at very long, but all have benefited me. I have learned from all of them, they have all helped to provide for the things I needed, and they have all helped me to advance.
For all those who work at jobs I would not want to do, but yet are still necessary.
There are many jobs that I hope I never have to do. Yet many, if not all are necessary. For those who do these jobs, I am thankful.
My health, and another day here on earth to enjoy all the many things I have been blessed with. br>Nuf said.
Now go have a blessed Thanksgiving day and a joyful, happy life.
