choose to be thankful

I choose to be thankful. That really is an important choice. We can either see the glass as half full or half empty. We can be a negative or a positive person. It is a choice.

Today I take a “time out” to share what I am thankful for and why I am thankful.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

I am thankful for FAITH. God did it. He keeps doing it. And He never ever gives up on me.

I am thankful for FAMILY. These people are a gift from God to me. My dad and brothers. My wife and her family. Our kids and now our grand daughter. These people bring a smile to my face and give me joy about seeing them or just talking on the phone.

I am thankful for FRIENDS. More gifts from God to me are in the lives of the people around me. They make me better and stronger. So many pull out the best in me.

I am thankful for the FIELDS. I really mean the scenery that my eyes behold around every corner. In these moments that I take in remind me of God, His goodness and that He has a plan for the minutes, days and years ahead.

Simply, I choose to be thankful. God has given me 51 years to be on earth. I’ve had lots of mountain top experiences and even a few deep valleys. There have been smiles and laughs as well as tears and pain.

There are more opportunities and life ahead. I choose to be thankful and to enjoy the journey!

Colossians 3:15 NLT

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

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