This is Thanksgiving week. Here's some of the places I found gratitude today:
I am thankful for the strength I had to get out of bed this morning and go to the gym.
I am thankful I can still do pull ups.
I am thankful for gym staff who are always there to assist and guide.
I am thankful for the resources to get biweekly massages.
I am thankful I can still run.
I am thankful for running trails like the HBT, where I ran 7 miles today.
I am thankful I never get lost while running on it.
I am thankful I can fly to Alabama tomorrow Lord willing to spend Thanksgiving with family.
Not a day goes by without me counting my blessings. I have never before had so much in life. And so much to cherish. My kids and grandkids are all healthy and love the Lord and I don't take that for granted. I enjoy friends who are closer than brothers to me. (You know who you are.) I am grateful for things to look forward to. I am grateful I don't sweat the small stuff like I used to. I am thankful to be focusing on things that truly matter.
Life really can change in a heartbeat. Never take anything for granted. Savor each moment the Lord gives you. If you're married, kiss your spouse and tell them you love them. Ask them the questions you've been meaning to ask them as you may never get another chance.
You value what you notice. Try to notice the little things every day. Be thankful for all of it. Truly, gratitude can change our attitude in a split second!