Thankfulness is a prominent Bible theme. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of Christ Jesus for you." (ESV). As a Christian, I wanted to emphasize that thankfulness is a way of my life no matter how hard or how good the circumstances I'm in. I find that even in the midst of hardships, I always have something to be grateful for.
1. I'm thankful that my family lives right next door (we live in a duplex). My mom babysits Rachel when I go to work three times a week and I can't imagine anyone else taking care of her! While I'm frantically preparing to get to work on time in the mornings, I constantly remind myself how blessed I am to have my mom next door. I do not have to wake Rachel up from her sleep and rush to drop her off at daycare. Family is everything!
2. I'm thankful for another long weekend! We didn't go out of town or plan anything special. But just getting that extra day off from work is already awesome.
3. My mom, my sister and I were able to go on another all-girls coffee date. Since it was the long weekend, I suggested to go out for coffee on Sunday night when Rachel was already in bed. Although we see each other very often, we never get to talk about things. It was a great way to catch up and plan for our parties this week.
4. I'm grateful for accessibility to fresh produce even if we live in the city. BC has one of the best tasting fruits and vegetables that I seldom crave for unhealthy snacks and meals. And buying fresh local produce is not hard to find, too.
5. Although we didn't go on any trips this summer, we've been blessed with really good weather. We were able to enjoy the outdoors and visit sites around Vancouver. Last Wednesday, we joined West Richmond Community Centre's West Fest. Rachel enjoyed playing in the bouncy castles and at the playground.
Take a few minutes today to reflect on what God has blessed you with. It is only right to credit him for everything He gives. Expressing thankfulness helps us remember that God is in control.
