Thankful

I have so many things to be grateful for.  The normal things we all say, like family, friends, salvation, warm home, full frig, a job...But I wonder how many things I miss.  Mainly I am talking about the spiritual blessings.  I wonder how many little things happen every day that help me to be more of what God purposed for me to be that I miss.  Opportunities for growth, opportunities to bear fruit for the kingdom. Little kindnesses performed that the Lord allows me to participate in that show His love to another.  I wonder how many times I may have had a little victory that went unnoticed that caused me to grow closer to being like Jesus. When I help someone, do I say thank You Lord for showing your kindness thru me. When I praise God during I trial, am I grateful that I am acting more like Jesus, exhibiting His fruit.

I spend time praying for the Lord to work in me, to change me, to help me grow. Yet I think that I fail to recognize the methods He uses in answering that prayer. And because of that I unintentionally fail to be grateful.

 I don't know if this will make sense to anyone.  I only blogged today to express my thanks to the Lord for His goodness in my life.  Where the rest of this came from, well I would say I don't know, but I think we all know it must be the Lord.

So, I say it now Lord, thank You for the spiritual training and growth that You do in me every day.  I have so many physical blessings and I am very thankful for them all.  Help me to see You at work spiritually as well, so I can say thankful for those as well.  Thank you for using me in Your plans.  I am so honored.

Happy Thanksgiving all!