Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. Well, for me, its already passed because we celebrated initially with the Canadians back in October – but, the American Thanksgiving is still to come, just three days away.
Over the past couple of weeks, between Thanksgivings, I’ve been thinking on all the things that I’m grateful for. I even made a top ten list, that ended up having eleven things on it. But, as I continue my journey of thankfulness this season, my heart has become full. I find myself dwelling on it in my spare time. Its like I’m marinating in a fine wine of beautiful memories and heightened senses… God has moved me to a new place of remembering and enjoying what He has given to me.
What exactly is it I’m thinking about? I’ve been contemplating how rich I really am…
It’s the smell of fresh baked bread in my oven. A hug from my Isaac first thing in the morning. The view from my kitchen window that frames the autumn beauty in my backyard. It’s the lump in my throat whenever I have to leave my precious Emily anywhere. The joy I feel standing at my cooktop, making bolognese sauce.
And there’s more.
The way it feels for Mackenzie’s baby soft cheek to brush against my face. My husband’s voice over the phone. Laughter with friends. Cookies in the oven – and bright faces waiting for them. Anticipating that last mile on the trip home. The embrace of a sweet friend. Worshipping full voice in the driver’s seat while I’m running errands.
but wait…
It is a morning conversation with my Father. the sweeping relief that accompanies forgiveness. delight in sensing His presence, when I least expect it. the glow that comes from knowing He loves me, He sings and whirls at the thought of me.
It seems that I may be one of the wealthiest women in the world…
And that’s just the beginning, the start of my list – every item a gift from my Heavenly Father. As I continue this earthly life, with the grace that comes from Christ Jesus – I pray that I will remain grateful for the smallest of moments that make my life so rich.
Ephesians 5: 19-20 “Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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