{Little Things}

As I observe while my family sits around the table, exchanging stories and sharing laughter, I notice that over the years we've all changed. We've not only grown older, but each situation that we have faced has formed us into who we are today. Sometimes we think that thankfulness only pertains to situations that are good. But, through each situation, whether wonderful or sorrowful, we must preserve a thankful spirit. We must thank God for each problem and blessing that comes our way, for they transform us into who he wants us to become.

"In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1Tim. 5:18)

{Things I'm Grateful For:}

First and foremost, I am thankful for an almighty God who has known me from the beginning of time, and has my life in His hands. He always knows what is best for me even when I can't see it.

I am thankful for my family, for without them I would not be the person I am today.
I have the best Mom and Dad in the world. They have devoted their lives to the kingdom of God and loving me and my siblings.
My brother is my best friend ever. Whenever I need a listening ear he's always there. He's an anointed young man of God that has a tremendous calling on his life. His talents blow my mind. He can play just about any instrument he decides to pick up.
My sister is wonderful. She's the smartest, sassiest, and cutest 7-year-old I know! She has a wonderful sense of humor that keeps our family laughing all the time

These are obvious things that I am thankful for. We're all thankful for the things that are noticeable. But, this year I want to start being thankful for the little things. Sometimes, it's those little things that impact us in the biggest of ways.

{Little Things I'm Thankful For:}

I'm thankful for Bible quizzing. Without it, I would not know as many verses as I do. I can't count how many times I've been in a situation where I needed a verse, and I quoted one I learned years before. Bible quizzing has truly been a huge part of my life. I've met some of my best friends through Bible quizzing. Like-minded, lifelong friends.

I'm thankful for my church. I've never seen a church, as a whole, so kingdom minded. I admire the ways each person worships God with all of their hearts.

I'm thankful for winter. I'm not a hot weather person, so the winter season is my favorite. The shimmering white snow, to the hot cocoa. And Christmas is the cherry on top of that cake!

I'm thankful for music. "Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from Heaven to the soul."

I'm thankful for my Apostolic heritage. In 1962 my grandparent's made the decision to surrender their lives wholly to God. I'm thankful that my parents chose to follow in their footsteps and serve God. And I'm thankful that they have taught my brother, sister, and I to love God's truth with everything within us.

Now that I've mentioned a FEW things that I'm thankful for, what are you thankful for? Write it down. Discuss it with your family. Notice the little things, not just the obvious ones. Start seeing little things which truly make our life rich.

"O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. " (1 Chron. 16:34)

 

"To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever."    (Psalm 30:12)

 

"It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:"   (Psalm 92:1)

 

"O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people."

 (Psalm 105:1)

Train your mind to observe the hidden gifts, because they're the ones that truly make this life special.

{Birdie}