If You are Reading this... Be Thankful

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:15, 17

If you are reading this, it means you are alive and kicking - be thankful.
If you are reading this, chances are you have a decent roof over your head - be thankful.
If you are reading this, you probably have plenty of clean water to drink and good food on your table - be thankful.
If you are reading this and have family and good friends nearby - be thankful.
If you are reading this and have made it through one of life’s many storms - be thankful.
If you are reading this and know what the peace of Christ feels like - be really thankful.
If you are reading this and have made a difference in someone else’s life - be thankful.
If you are reading this and someone has made a difference you your life - be doubly thankful.
If you are reading this and know without a doubt that Jesus loves you - be joyously thankful.
If you are reading this and do everything in the name of Jesus - be thankful.
If you are reading this and have seen the majesty of the mountains, the power of the sea, the spectacular colors of a rainbow, a sunrise and a sunset - be thankful and praise the Lord.

On our worst days, when our bodies want to fail us, when people let us down, when our bank accounts are empty, when life is a roller coaster ride that we would like to get off of - we still have so much to be thankful for. 

If you are reading this, this week - let thankfulness color your world and see just how beautiful it really is.

A Prayer
Father - Thank you for teaching us that being thankful is part of what being your child looks like. You never promised us a life that was easy, put you promised one that was abundant and filled with Your love and that is plenty to be thankful for. Thankfully we pray in the name Jesus - Amen.