right in front of you

1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT

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

Right in front of you. Do you see it?

My wife and I have this conversation a lot, and she tells me I struggle seeing things because I look like a man looks. You know what I mean.

Being thankful is much the same. Life is busy, and we forget to notice. So much going on and so much to do that we miss the opportunities. Those opportunities to be thankful for what we have, what we get to see and where God is working around us.

Take some time today to notice. Look what is in front you. Be thankful. Stop and stay thank you to God.

This week I get to work with some of the greatest people through the ministry and work of Raceway Ministries at Martinsville Speedway. I am thankful for this opportunity and what God does through the conversations and the serving.

What is it you are missing? It is right in front of you. Do you see it?

Philippians 4:6 NLT

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

1 Chronicles 16:34 NLT

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

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