10 DAYS OF GRATITUDE – Day 4

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection.

There’s a signal that hangs in our eating room that claims, “Gratitude turns what we’ve got into sufficient.”

Notice that it doesn’t say getting “this” merchandise will flip what we’ve got into sufficient. It’s not proposing that getting MORE will make us grateful. It’s not getting what we don’t have. It’s what we ALREADY have. It’s looking at all the issues God has blessed us with, that God has given us to be a steward over, and contemplating it “sufficient”.

While you take a look at your life and what’s in your life, what do you worth most? With this query of three objects, I’m not speaking about individuals. I’m speaking about bodily, materials issues. What are you grateful for? Consider it this manner, if your own home was on hearth, what 3 issues would you seize?

For me, I’d seize…

Bible – I do know, it’s such a cliche reply! However my NIV Research Bible I’ve had since I used to be in eighth grade and there are SO many notes, highlights, items of paper in it, that I treasure. It’s a bit cumbersome so I don’t take it on mission journeys, however it comes with me each Sunday. It’s a unique translation than what we use in our church, however I simply can’t half with it. The Bible cowl has stains, is worn, the Bible I’ve needed to tape collectively in just a few spots, however it’s one among my most valued possessions.

Pc – For much too lengthy, I used to be working with 3 computer systems. Every had it’s personal operate and goal as a result of every couldn’t do all that I wanted it to do by itself. Effectively, this yr I FINALLY bought a Mac that I can do EVERYTHING on. So why would I seize my laptop? Writing/typing is one thing that brings me a lot pleasure. It’s an extension of my coronary heart, the place I write my books, organizing concepts, and oh a lot extra. I retailer our household’s pictures on right here (together with on thumb drives, simply in case). I can textual content if want be. Take heed to music to fill my soul. Learn a devotional. And even learn a ebook. I’m so grateful for this know-how!

Web – (it’s a hotspot) I’m so grateful for the way in which the web has allowed me to speak with others. I’m not towards a cellphone name, however the web permits me to communicate with others each right here within the U.S. and internationally. I can share what God has placed on my coronary heart by running a blog. I could make image books of our household and Mazy to maintain. And if our home would burn, I might all the time reprint them. And as said earlier than, it permits me to weblog. I’ve met some INCREDIBLE individuals by running a blog and I can’t think about not having them in my life, because of the web!

How about you? What are 3 objects you’d take with you and why? I’d love to listen to your ideas!