Thankful Thursday

I’m thankful for this Thankful Thursday exercise. This is one of those weeks when my thoughts are not naturally thankful ones because there’s been stuff. Having to think about what I’m thankful for even when my circumstances are difficult is a good thing. There are always things to thank God for and it’s good to be reminded of that.

I’m thankful that I have sons. I’m thankful I have daughters, too, but this week, I’m especially thankful for my sons and their manly skills. I’m also thankful that they are willing to use their skills and knowledge to help me out. My sons are good gifts from God.

I’m thankful that I am secure enough financially that I have options when stuff comes up. God has given me enough and more, so that I have ways out of this present stinky situation.

See! I already feel better about things. Thanking God for his gifts to us is not only right, but it helps us see our own circumstances differently. Being thankful shows us that our heavenly Father can be trusted to provide what we need. Not always in the way that we would have chosen, but in the way that works his good purposes.

Throughout this year I’m planning to post a few thoughts of thanksgiving each Thursday along with Kim at the Upward Call and others.

Comments

[rosemary]

It's been a week full of stuff at my house too! But boy, cultivating an attitude of thankfulness to God for his goodness is surely a very good exercise. You are so right.

[Dorothy]

Sorry about your stuff, Rebecca, but I'm thankful that you have options to deal with it! What a gracious God we have!