How Often Do You Say, "Thanks"?
I was thinking today about that particular word...thanks or thank you. When I was little, one of the first thing my parents instilled in me was to be say thank you. If it was for a stick of gum, a compliment or a good meal, we were taught to say, "thank you".
Before we dug into our food, no matter if it was nasty liver and onions, we still gave thanks to God for blessing us with food on the table, no matter how gross it was going to be. On a side note, I literally thanked God for mustard to smother the liver and onions so that it wouldn't taste quite as gross.
As unbelievable as it sounds, I try so very hard to make my "thank you's" count. I want people to know that I appreciate them. If I need to change lanes and someone allows me the spot in front of them, I wave my hand and say, "thank you". If I sneeze and someone says, "Bless you", I say, "thank you". When I'm handed my receipt at the store, I say, "thank you". Not only do I say it but I mean it.
But, saying thank you for trials and tribulations, I have yet to master. How can I have a thankful heart when it seems like life has been turned upside down? Yet, I know that God is working it out and for that, I should be so very thankful.
This year, my heart is full with thankfulness. Not only have I been blessed with a job that I will be starting next week but a chance to spend time with my daughters, laughing, sharing and just enjoying the time together. For that, I'm so very thankful!
I'm thankful that I've got family near and far and friends who care so much about what goes on in my life...that includes you all as well because you're not JUST blog pals but you're my friends.
So today and every day, my heart says, "thank you".
What are you thankful for?
Before we dug into our food, no matter if it was nasty liver and onions, we still gave thanks to God for blessing us with food on the table, no matter how gross it was going to be. On a side note, I literally thanked God for mustard to smother the liver and onions so that it wouldn't taste quite as gross.
As unbelievable as it sounds, I try so very hard to make my "thank you's" count. I want people to know that I appreciate them. If I need to change lanes and someone allows me the spot in front of them, I wave my hand and say, "thank you". If I sneeze and someone says, "Bless you", I say, "thank you". When I'm handed my receipt at the store, I say, "thank you". Not only do I say it but I mean it.
But, saying thank you for trials and tribulations, I have yet to master. How can I have a thankful heart when it seems like life has been turned upside down? Yet, I know that God is working it out and for that, I should be so very thankful.
This year, my heart is full with thankfulness. Not only have I been blessed with a job that I will be starting next week but a chance to spend time with my daughters, laughing, sharing and just enjoying the time together. For that, I'm so very thankful!
I'm thankful that I've got family near and far and friends who care so much about what goes on in my life...that includes you all as well because you're not JUST blog pals but you're my friends.
So today and every day, my heart says, "thank you".
What are you thankful for?
Comments
This is a very fitting post considering that Thanksgiving in just a couple days away. Though, I wonder if all those that celebrate the Holiday really appreciate what being Thankful means.
I like you find it hard to remain thankful when the world seems to be in a constant state of distress. But we have to remain thankful that all will end well and be well.
I'm thankful for my daughter, our health, my job, my daughters kindness, and my desire to help others.
I'm thankful for my family and for all of our good health, the fact we both have jobs in this economy and a cozy home to come home to!
But not thankful for this stinky diaper I'm about to have to go change! Haha(too much info, huh?)
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Great post! Have a great evening and a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Jill
Happy TG!
my in-laws arrived safely * day off today and Friday * Thanksgiving * funds to pay for a huge meal * friends to share it with * you
There's a lot of blessings in being a friend of yours.
Ya'll have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with fun, family and pie baby...loads of pie!!! :o)
I'll be thinking about you on Thanksgiving and the wonderful time you're having with your family. I'm so glad the girls are with you and your new job is just around the corner!
xoxox jj
"Thank you" are just two very simple words and it's a wonder why sometimes it's so difficult for people to say. :)
Blessings,
andrea