Always a Reason to be Thankful!

I have to try harder at carving out a time to write these, my current work/life schedule doesn’t always permit me to do so, anywho…As I was reading the Word this morning this scripture stood out to me,

“For forty years I led you through the wilderness, yet your clothes and sandals did not wear out. You ate no bread and drank no wine or other alcoholic drink, but he provided for you so you would know that he is the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 29:5-6 NLT

This is how it spoke to me 

“For (insert time span you feel you’ve had it rough) I’ve walked with you through the hardships of life, yet I kept clothes on your back and gave you shelter. You didn’t eat lobster and steak or drink champagne, but I was there for you and never left you so you would always know that God is in control and is Lord of all”

We don’t always get what we want, we definitely didn’t get a choice at the family we have, at the journey we would have to walk, or the people that would come in and out of our lives, but regardless of all of that God has and will continue to be right by your side. Going ahead of you, walking beside, and standing behind you. So what, our bank account doesn’t have multiple commas in it (yet!). So what, you’ve had to wear the same clothes or couldn’t afford those new shoes you wanted. So what, you’ve been eating the top ramen and sandwhiches! 

Sometimes, what makes our journey harder is that we look at what we wish we had, not because you’re lacking. The standard is to have clothes on your back and roof over your head, which I realize a lot of people don’t have, but instead we look at the house we wish we lived in, the material things we wish we owned, and the amount of things we can’t afford. As oppose to looking at all of the amazing things God continues to provide for us. Change your heart’s language towards our Lord and I guarantee you that this journey through the wilderness will make you appreciate so much more the day when you arrive at your destination flowing with milk and honey.  

Waking up this morning, Thank you Lord!

Breathing on my own without help from a machine, Thank you Lord!

Didn’t have to sleep on a sidewalk, Thank you Lord!

Something to eat that isn’t from a trash can, Thank you Lord!

Ability to move my legs and hands, Thank you Lord!

Able to see, regardless if I also need glasses. I can identify colors, shapes, and know what the sky looks like, Thank you Lord!

You love me unconditionally, Thank you Lord!

You have plans to prosper me and give me a future and a hope, Thank you Lord!

I am beautifully and wonderfully made, Thank you Lord!

I can go on and on and so can you, we must change the way we look at our situations and definitely the way we speak about them. Time to change your language to thank you and watch your life start shifting. 

Prayer: Father forgive me for being ungrateful with the things that you provide me with. Lord remove any covetous or envious spirit from my life and allow me to be thankful for the many things I do have. I also know that there more responsibilities that come to those that receive much so in this time that I am waiting for my much equip me to be able to handle my responsibilities in the way that would please You. Thank you Father for your lovingkindness towards me. We praise and glorify Your name! We thank you for all these things in Jesus name. Amen.