How often do you stop and thank God for individual blessings? It seems we ignore blessings until they disappear.
Just six months ago - did you thank God when you went to a concert or a ball game?...Did you appreciate being able to hug your grandmother?... Were you grateful that you could meet friends at a restaurant in a carefree environment?
Probably not…What about now? When did you last thank God for the good things you have today?
Even with all the problems we face – We are awash in blessings. Most people on earth would trade places with us in a heartbeat. Do you thank God for those benefits?
Have you thanked Him that there is a grocery store – or just complained about wearing a mask?
Are you grateful for our brave first responders – or do you just grumble about the fraction that abuse authority?
Do you appreciate your right to vote – or do you spend your time complaining about the choices?
It is completely up to you – the mood of your life depends on what you do with this verse.
Make the choice to be thankful. Stop spreading criticism and despair. Quit telling everyone what they’re doing wrong and instead find a way to encourage. Constantly correcting and arguing does not come from your intellect – it comes from your ego.
When I coached there were inevitably players who felt the need to continually tell other players what they were doing wrong. My usual comment to them was: “You encourage, and I’ll coach”.
I think God may be saying that to some of us right now.
Maybe we should stop pointing fingers and look in the mirror. Maybe we should have some faith and be reassuring. God is working out revival and restoration as we speak…That is His job…our job is to trust that He is working.
Live differently today…Instead of anxiously focusing on the virus…or fretting about the economy… or worrying about politics – open your eyes to your current blessings.
See the things God is doing and be grateful. It will change you from the inside out. And perhaps when others hear your thankfulness - it will disrupt the flow of negativity- and rescue those around you from despair.
“The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life.”- Robert Louis Stevenson
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