Each evening I encourage you to write on a small piece of paper one thing you thank God for and drop it in a Thanks-Living jar. Some days you will have many praises; other difficult days you will struggle to find one. But at the end of the year empty your jar and read through all of the notes. You will find yourself thanking God for everything He had done. He had given simple things like a beautiful sunset or a cool evening for a walk in the park, and other times He had provided grace to handle a difficult situation or had answered a prayer. I’m going to make a Thanks-Living jar this year. Maybe you’d like to as well. I think we’ll see we have many reasons to thank God—including His gifts of friends and family and His provisions for our physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. We’ll see that the goodness and love of God follow us all the days of our lives.
This reminded me of what the psalmist David says he experienced (Ps. 23). God refreshed him with “green pastures” and “quiet waters” (vv. 2–3). He gave him guidance, protection, and comfort (vv. 3–4). David concluded: “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life” (v. 6).
Dear
Lord, You bless me in more ways than I can count. Thank You for Your love for me. Amen.
When
you think of all that’s good, give thanks to God. Today my beloved friends I encourage you to begin a Thanks-Living jar. There are so many things we can be thankful for especially just being able to experience these small blessings is one thing we can be thankful
for. At the end of the year, you will be amazed at just how many simplistic blessings happened and your heart will feel joy at remembering them. Be a Blessing - Start a Thanks-Living Jar!
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