> Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising, thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise.
There are many who are bedridden.
> Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud, thank you, Lord, for my family.
There are many who are lonely.
> Even though our breakfast table never looks like the picture in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you, Lord, for the food we have.
There are many who are hungry.
> Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous, thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work.
There are many who have no job.
> Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest, thank you, Lord, for life itself.
There are many who have destroyed theirs. (jak)
Perhaps one of the biggest weaknesses (sins?) that we all have is our neglecting to give thanks to God for what He has given us. We fail to truly appreciate what we have, and we tend to always be looking for more. There is no sin in trying to improve one’s lot in life, but covetousness or greed is idolatry.
Paul encourages his readers to give thanks always and “for all things.” We may have to do some searching, but there is always, always, something for which to give thanks.
><> Jeff
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