Being Thankful - Day 6

   As I write this, I sit in a warm coffee shop, surrounded by delicious aromas and one of my favorite people. There is something wonderful about sipping a toffee nut latte while finishing academic reports. When someone grinds away at homework while at Starbucks, they are bound to be successful. :) 
   We are so fortunate to be citizens of the United States. We have so many luxuries available: warm clothing, wireless internet, delicious warm beverages, laptops, clean water, sports cars. The list could honestly go on forever. It make me wonder, how often do we count these blessings? 
   What if we woke up today, with only the things we thanked God for the day before? Would we still be comfortable, or would we find ourselves destitute? As Christians, exhibiting a spirit of thankfulness is crucial. Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians, "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."As you go about your day, thank God for all He has graciously given you. Learn to be thankful and recognize His blessings - both the obvious and those that are hidden. 


"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" - Psalm 107:1


"Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ..." - Ephesians 5:20


"Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!" - Psalm 105:1


"Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!" - 2 Corinthians 9:15