Thankful, ALWAYS!

"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for ALL men!" 

(1 Timothy 2:1)

The time of the year has arrived where we consider contacting family, surrounding ourselves with all the ingredients of a huge repast of eating, drinking, and being merry.  Moreover, we should be able to look at life, being reminded of the past year, and seeing just how far we have come.  

Things have appeared to be a little more difficult than ever before, in various areas.  Yet knowing that things WILL work out, no matter what it looks like in the natural viewing of our eyes, it must bring positive feelings of the outlooks.

Can you see with your heart, and not just with your head, the fact that we have a warm place to lay our bodies, food for daily nourishment, transportation within our grasp?  There are loved ones, whether spouse, sibling, parent, even the company of a close friend, who constantly provide strength, encouragement and love, making you truly blessed.   

In addition, we have an opportunity to witness what it feels like to exist beyond our normal expectation, during a time of uncertainty, only to experience miraculous moves, signs and wonders, right before our very eyes.  

We have so much to be thankful for.  Today, and EVERY DAY. 

 Giving thanks always, for ALL THINGS, unto God and the Father in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!" (Ephesians 5:20) 

Our children have more access to obtaining real exploration, through researching online, as well as libraries, book reading, historical events, and what they visualize by watching us, proof that they are quite blissful in the pleasures of life.  

Along with showering them with tangible means, they should also be made aware of how many are not as fortunate as they are, that they need to be grateful.  

Not just this week, while sitting around a feasted table, or watching a sports event, but showing they care when they see someone else, sleeping on a cardboard box outside, or the ongoing experience of sheer loneliness, having no available individual to show kindness to them.  

Ever wonder what it would be like if we did not have the amenities we possess, objects we see when we walk through our own homes?  However, out of all of the materialistic pieces, nothing stands out as being more priceless, than love, grace, and an abundant life.

Share your feelings, recognize your blessed existence, and remain gratified, in every way!   It could be the other way around,  We could be without, too.  BUT GOD saw fit to keep us, as an example, through humility and compassion, just so we can be more like Him.  Walk in His ways, appreciate, and be content, knowing it could be worse.  We are not better than anyone else, but we need to be mindful of  our blessed state, and continue to make it a habit, every day, to say to the Lord, "THANK YOU!"