Being Thankful When Life Is Full of Lemons!

 

Have you ever had one of those days when despite your best intentions you feel like maybe you should have stayed in the bed?  Ever feel like you just can’t seem to get it right?  Do you ever have those days where you wonder “why am I here?”  If you have then you are not alone, in fact that is sort of how I felt today.  I felt challenged in areas I thought I had overcome and the work I set out to do did not get done.  Every time I sat down to work, I could not get it right no matter how hard I tried.  I was really not feeling thankful at all for any of it.  On top of it all I felt unappreciated by those I care most about – not a good place.  So, what do you when you really feel like you have nothing to be thankful for?  Be thankful anyway!

I know that sounds absolutely ridiculous to some of you and I will admit that I had moments where I just wanted to stomp my feet and cry like a 2 year old today, but God has done and is currently doing such wonderful things for me that I can’t really stay in the pit.  And guess what? No matter where you are today, the same is true for you!  God is doing great things and even when it does not feel like it, God is working it out for you and that is enough for us to give thanks.  But in case you need a little bit more here are a few things we can be thankful for no matter what.

You woke up this morning!
No matter what you have going on at this present moment, you are living! Air is still coming in and out of your lungs.  You still have a pulse and with that you still have another opportunity to have things work out for your good.  It is not over yet and if God says it’s not over then you cannot throw in the towel just yet!

If you are reading this, you have eyes to see and that’s a good thing!

Have you ever stood in the park and just looked at the birds, the trees, the children playing and get lost?  Have you ever stood looking at the beauty of God’s wonderful creations and just breathed?  One of the things I do when life seems overwhelming is take in his nature.  In the clip below, I was in Virginia Beach, VA and I took this video of the ocean.  The waves crashing against the sand was so serene and so peaceful that I forgot all of my troubles and remembered that God is greater than all that I was going through.  If you are having a moment, close your eyes and listen to the waves and remember how big your God is!
No matter what is happening for you today, there is something to be thankful for.  I just provided you two things to be thankful for but there are so many other things.  I urge you that when you are in the midst of trial, stop and ask yourself what you are thankful for, don’t think about the problems but think about what God has given you (tangible or intangible) and be thankful for it.  I am sure that you will feel better.
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I’m thankful for you!
Liela

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