Ephesians 1:3 (NLT) 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.
It is a peaceful morning. I feel the warm morning sun on my face and everything outside my window seems to glisten. I hear a variety of voices from our feathered friends as they call to each other from the tree tops. The cool breeze brings the sweet scent of honeysuckle through my open window. I am grateful for this moment and this day.
I am reminded that it is important to receive and appreciate these moments as a gift from God. I wonder how many of these moments I missed yesterday, because I was so busy doing, instead of just being. Our lives are filled with responsibilities that over time may overwhelm us and feel like obligations instead of blessings. No wonder it is so easy to lose sight of gratitude.
I think that God refreshes us and replenishes us through little things, small special moments that might be overlooked if we are not paying attention. God wants us to take care of ourselves and live each day filled with joy and gratitude for this blessing called life.
Life is not perfect and it will never be easy, but those who learn to live with a grateful heart will be strong and resilient to weather any storm that passes through. I am going to make a commitment today to start each day with an attitude and a prayer of gratitude. How about you?
Philippians 4:6 (NLT) 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Dear Lord,
I am grateful for this day and for each beautiful day yet to come. I know that life is a gift from you and I choose not to waste it on worry, anger, hate or resentment. I know that you walk with me and guide my path and I will traverse it with a grateful heart. Amen
A Grateful Heart
A grateful heart is one who’s lived
through trials along the way...then found the strength to look ahead
and face a brand new day.
A grateful heart is one who knows
that sorrow does not last...
and morning brings a ray of hope
to chase away the past.
A grateful heart will always be
much stronger than the rest...
for they have weathered every storm
and conquered every test.
© Copyright 1999 Jill Lemming
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