As I sit and watch Tripp sleep (he is on the couch, probably because he took a nice Sunday Afternoon nap and couldn’t sleep), I am thankful to see the blankets move up and down, he’s breathing.  We thank God every day for life and breath.  My devotions today spoke of thankfulness and if we are thankful for the things in our lives, we will not have as much room for worrying or complaining nor our own pity parties.  The more we acknowledge Christ for the things we are thankful for, the closer we will grow to Him.

Life is often not fair, there are parents that don’t get to see their child breathing any longer, there are children that lost their parents when they were young.  There are those who just try and try and can’t get ahead, there are those who are at a point in their lives where they are waiting to join their Savior, patiently.  Whatever stage of life that you are in, learn to be thankful no matter what.

Thanksgiving is coming quickly, and yes we are looking forward to family and pie, and mashed potatoes, but we are also thankful for a holiday celebrates what God has done for us.  Throughout all of the busyness and the preparations, say thanks for the little things to prepare your hearts for when the big things come- only then will you be able to “consider trials all joy”.

I Thessalonians 5: 16-18 (NASB) “ Rejoice Always, Pray without ceasing, In everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”