Yesterday during our Sunday morning service, my husband did something a little different. After sharing a brief message on Thanksgiving he opened the floor to the congregation to share what they are thankful for this year. It was moving to hear how God continues to move in the lives of our friends we share life with here.
& then our eleven year old daughter took the mic... she shared how grateful she is for her dad & mom. She shared how thankful she is that out all the millions of babies in the world that need families, that we chose her. I cannot begin to tell you what happened to my heart in that moment. Tears poured down my cheeks.
What my sweet daughter did was completely unexpected... & unnecessary. My love for her is not contingent on what she says or what she does. There is not a single thing she can do to make me love her any more or any less. She is my girl. The precious gift that God chose to give us.
As I got home that afternoon I began to think about how much she blessed us & I just wanted to encourage you to do something unexpected & unnecessary this week. It can be simple. Don't weigh your emotions too much. Just do it. Allow the gratitude in your heart to pour out as blessing.
Let your life be a reflection of God's work in you.
Reflections on gratitude:
Language- Do your words encourage, uplift? Are they positive? Do they reflect thanksgiving?
Attitude- Do your actions reflect evidence that you are grateful?
Lifestyle- Do your patterns, habits & the nature of who you are reflect thankfulness?
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