Gratitude

“We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer

With Thanksgiving behind us for this year, it is easy to become caught up in the madness of the Holidays and totally miss the joy we just celebrated last week.  I have to purpose to take my thoughts captive.  To change my mind on what my flesh feels at times.  A great way to do this is through thankfulness.

Remembering to enjoy ALL the simple things life has to offer and taking time to reflect on this goodness.  Start there. Take a minute and confess ten things you are thankful for and even share your list with someone.  It will melt away any sadness, gloom, pain or sorrow that may be trying to cloud over you during this month of December with all it's activities.

Many people become sad during this season.  Use the gift of gratitude to change your personal world!

O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known His doings among the peoples! - 1 Chronicles 16: 8