As previously mentioned, I am taking part in a Thankfulness challenge... posting something I am thankful for everyday on Facebook (which I am in turn c/p ing here so that I have record) Almost halfway through the month, I am realizing how much I take for granted. I am not saying that I am not thankful, but I am realizing how often I forget to show my gratitude. It is so easy to get caught up in life and forget all of the little things that help us along the journey. Some of them may be small silly things, but some of them... my thankfulness is probably worth mentioning.
I started thinking about the last time I truly thanked my husband for all that he does around here. I mean, I know he knows I love him but yet, do I always remember to thank him for being the husband/ and dad that he is? Do I thank him for providing for our family or for being a great father? If I do, I am sure I don't do it enough.
My kids. They know I love them but do they realize what an impact they have made on my life? Do they know how thankful I am for each of their distinct personalities... quirks and all? I am sure I could do a better job reminding them of this.
My faith. Do I truly take time to thank God for all of His blessings or do I spend more time complaining about what I don't have or only asking for His help? I already don't deserve all that He has done for me... how dare I think He will or should continue blessing me when I can't take five minutes out of my day to honor who He is and thank Him for all He has done.
How about you? Do people know how much they mean to you... or are you just taking for granted that they know? I challenge you to not just write words as part of a challenge but to make those words come alive and let others know what a difference they have made in your life.
I started thinking about the last time I truly thanked my husband for all that he does around here. I mean, I know he knows I love him but yet, do I always remember to thank him for being the husband/ and dad that he is? Do I thank him for providing for our family or for being a great father? If I do, I am sure I don't do it enough.
My kids. They know I love them but do they realize what an impact they have made on my life? Do they know how thankful I am for each of their distinct personalities... quirks and all? I am sure I could do a better job reminding them of this.
My faith. Do I truly take time to thank God for all of His blessings or do I spend more time complaining about what I don't have or only asking for His help? I already don't deserve all that He has done for me... how dare I think He will or should continue blessing me when I can't take five minutes out of my day to honor who He is and thank Him for all He has done.
How about you? Do people know how much they mean to you... or are you just taking for granted that they know? I challenge you to not just write words as part of a challenge but to make those words come alive and let others know what a difference they have made in your life.
