November is here and that means the busy holiday season is just round the corner. We often get caught up in the rat race and don't take time to truly thank God. I started a few years ago taking time each day to think of what I am thankful for. Sadly I often forget to do this the rest of the year, but try to do it daily for November. We should be thankful every day for all of the blessing bestowed on us, not just during prayer on Thanksgiving Day.
What are you thankful for today? I will be honest the first few days are very easy for me because they include my Savior Jesus Christ, my family, friends, spouse, child, and all of the everyday people in my life. Towards the end of the month it gets a little harder.
So lets start this together! I will do a post each day with something I am thankful for, and you can comment what you are thankful for.
I started this yesterday in which I was thankful for my Savior Jesus Christ who never turns his back on me regardless of what I do. He is full of mercy, grace, and love that we can't find anywhere else. I have walked away from him, and came back knowing he was there waiting for me. He never turns from me, even when I upset him.
Today I am thankful for the rainy day. The rain waters the plants, foods, and animals; however, it also typically leads to an evening of cuddles and book reading for us. I used to love rainy days when I was in school because I would always have soup and grilled cheese to eat that day. Even then the rain was a sign to slow down and enjoy things. If it is pretty we are typically outside, running errands, or on the go. However, when it rains everyone talks about going home, cuddling up with a blanket and a book. For me I love to hear the rain, especially thunderstorms, and cuddle up with Emma watch a video or read a book and enjoy my evening with her.
What are you thankful for today?
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How do you...
Handle a chilly, rainy day?
Do you sulk all day and tell everyone how miserable it is or do you take time to think about how things would be if it didn't rain? I grew up loving rain, from smelling it before it started raining to hearing it hit the tin roof. Of course there are days you may not want it to rain, but what if it never rained again?
Handle disappointment?
Do you begin going into your shell so others can't hurt you? As humans we will deal with disappointments in humans, but never in God. If we put all of our trust and faith in human then you will begin shutting everyone out because it is a dangerous way to live. However, with placing your faith, value, and hope in God all opportunities open up.
Talk to God?
Do you only talk to God when you want or need something, or do you praise the blessings already bestowed on you? We often get caught up when we are on top of the world and forget who those blessings have come from. However, as soon as one small thing happens we are quick to turn to God asking why this was allowed to happen. Maybe this happened so you would talk to God, maybe He missed you.
Talk about God?
Do you let the light of God's love shine through you or is God even seen through your talk? You aren't showing God's love if you are degrading, judging, criticizing, etc. Do not get me wrong if something is done against God's word you should speak of God's word, but you do that in love not anger. We should ask God to allow Himself to be shown through us - our words and actions.
Handle tests of faith?
Do you run to God or away from God? If there is a test of faith do you dig in deeper with God, or wait for the world to fix your problems? Often we wait for the problem to work itself out, but never turn to God who already knows the outcome. We have to trust that God does have a plan for us, and it is for the best for us.
As you can see any situation can be taken different ways. You can choose to let it direct you one way, or you can choose to respond a particular way. Here is the key - YOU. You get to choose, you get to decide your response, and no one else can choose it for you. While someone may upset you, it is still YOUR choice how you respond not theirs. As we tell our children, make good choices, and choose wisely.
Do you sulk all day and tell everyone how miserable it is or do you take time to think about how things would be if it didn't rain? I grew up loving rain, from smelling it before it started raining to hearing it hit the tin roof. Of course there are days you may not want it to rain, but what if it never rained again?
Handle disappointment?
Do you begin going into your shell so others can't hurt you? As humans we will deal with disappointments in humans, but never in God. If we put all of our trust and faith in human then you will begin shutting everyone out because it is a dangerous way to live. However, with placing your faith, value, and hope in God all opportunities open up.
Talk to God?
Do you only talk to God when you want or need something, or do you praise the blessings already bestowed on you? We often get caught up when we are on top of the world and forget who those blessings have come from. However, as soon as one small thing happens we are quick to turn to God asking why this was allowed to happen. Maybe this happened so you would talk to God, maybe He missed you.
Talk about God?
Do you let the light of God's love shine through you or is God even seen through your talk? You aren't showing God's love if you are degrading, judging, criticizing, etc. Do not get me wrong if something is done against God's word you should speak of God's word, but you do that in love not anger. We should ask God to allow Himself to be shown through us - our words and actions.
Handle tests of faith?
Do you run to God or away from God? If there is a test of faith do you dig in deeper with God, or wait for the world to fix your problems? Often we wait for the problem to work itself out, but never turn to God who already knows the outcome. We have to trust that God does have a plan for us, and it is for the best for us.
As you can see any situation can be taken different ways. You can choose to let it direct you one way, or you can choose to respond a particular way. Here is the key - YOU. You get to choose, you get to decide your response, and no one else can choose it for you. While someone may upset you, it is still YOUR choice how you respond not theirs. As we tell our children, make good choices, and choose wisely.
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