I don't know about you but I find that I take for granted my good health until I get sick. Then, all that I can think about is how wonderful it is when I am well and how I can't wait to feel better again! Yesterday I had some sort of stomach flu. (I will spare you the gory details and just say that it was not fun.) Thankfully, today I am on the mend and praising God for the gift of good health that I usually don't even notice. It makes me wonder how many other kindnesses from the Lord I take for granted each and every day. Do I stop and thank Him for my loving husband, a warm home, yummy food, an incredible church, sweet children, clothes to wear, running water, and so many other blessings? Sadly, I usually just enjoy these gifts without remembering or recognizing the Giver behind them. It's sad when I don't stop to thank God for the gifts I listed above, but it's tragic when I neglect to thank Him for sending His Son. Every day, I must remember the Gospel and I must thank God for sending Jesus to take the punishment that I deserved. I don't want to thank Him out of duty but out of a heart overflowing with thanksgiving for so great a salvation. What else really matters?
Lord, forgive me for taking for granted so many kindnesses from Your hand. Let me not ignore Your loving hand over all of my life.
* Side note: Josh isn't feel well today so I know that he would appreciate prayers. So far, Tali & Owen seem fine & we're praying they stay that way!
Amen Katie! I too can neglect to be Thankful in so many areas...especially about the Gospel. What a joyful life we would live if we just remembered what the Lord has done for us and all the blessings He give us each and every day!
ReplyDeleteI hope all of you are feeling better over there:)