Give Thanks!

Every day there are precious moments that make me thankful, especially for Ken. Often, it’s the little things that warms my heart. But if I’m not careful… I could miss the gift of those memories. I once heard of a photographer who, in an effort to overcome depression, decided to snap one photo a day of something she was thankful for. Each day she searched for a scene that made her feel grateful – surprisingly, it was ordinary things like her daughter holding her hand, or the color of a red leaf, or her husband serving her the bigger slice of pie. As the project unfolded, genuine gratitude overcame depression; she realized the goodness of God all around her. So today, as you celebrate Thanksgiving, remember to stop and take a mental snapshot of the blessings God places throughout your day. And give thanks to God, for as 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”