Being Thankful

Its my first day here and what am I going to write about.....?

BEING THANKFUL

I read a devotion this morning on my way to work and it opened my eyes, my mind and my heart about how ungrateful I am. It took only the first line after the bible text(col 3:15) to get me thinking?

If you are reading this, there are literally millions of people
who would trade places with you.

After reading this line i stopped to think and suddenly I felt sad. God has been so good to me over time. I admit i have had my fair share of challenges and wahala but seriously, it cant be compared to the tragedies we hear and read about.

I have a wonderful husband and a pretty daughter who is always full of smiles. My parent and siblings are all well.

I wake up every morning strong and healthy. I goto work and come back safely. My husband and little girl are healthy and happy.

so many good things I cant list here so why do I always feel that I lack something? Why do i always wish I could be happier if I had this or that. Why do I feel sorry for myself at times?

"Usually the more someone has, the less thankful they become".

I dont know how you feel about this simple sentence but it speaks volumes to me. I remember fasting and praying about my wedding. God was good and it was beautiful. I remember fasting and praying for a baby and God gave me one. I prayed for a job and here I am now. At my office desk praying for something else. Is it ingratitude? Is it greed or selfishness? or to console ourselves we would say its human nature.

the devotion continues to tell me that we need to change our beliefs. If we believe we can get more (which we can) and focus on that desire, we forget about what is present. We all need to develop a heart of gratitude for what we have.

Remember, you deserved punishment. Instead, God gave you what
He deserved, and EVERYTHING you have -- every breath -- is a
gift. Keep this in focus and you will become a thankful person.

A thankful heart would make us much happier people.

LUKE 12:15 LB
15 Beware! Don't always be wishing for what you don't have. For
real life and real living are not related to how rich we are."