As I finish up the 30 days of thanks, having missed a couple days because I have been spending the time with family, I want to challenge each one reading this to live a life of gratitude and thanks each day. Look for the gifts around you, and be thankful. A life of gratitude makes the heart be filled with joy. It puts our focus on the good in life, not the bad. I am not saying to live in a false reality and pretend tough times aren't happening when they do. I am just challenging each one of us to find a daily gift, a small joy, to see the blessings in life despite the difficulties we all face.
Today I am thankful for laughter. Just shared a lot of 'from the toe' giggles with my nieces. Laughter is great for the body, mind, & soul, and it's completely free, no long shopping lines required to enjoy that gift!
Today I am thankful for sunsets and lakes, both of which help me to relax and unwind, and focus on how God truly blesses my life in the simplest, most beautiful ways.
Today I am thankful for the 4th/5th grade girls group that I am working with at church. They are truly a wonderful blessing and I am loving working with them and getting to know each one of them.
Today I am thankful for a home to share with my hubby-a place to unwind, rest, have shelter, and share love.
From Saturday...I am thankful to be up late, packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. My nieces picked items for girls their ages, and did a great job picking out some wonderful items. What a blessing to share small items with children to touch their lives in such a big way.
Today I am thankful for all the wonderful hope, food & water, and relief Convoy of Hope brings to the world after disasters and hardships hit areas. They are a legit, honest organization, doing amazing work across the world.
