Grateful Hearts

     'Tis the season to be thankful. What are you grateful for today? Good health? A roof over your head? Enough food to nourish your body? A loving, spouse, friend, child or neighbor? Look around and appreciate what you have. Look for the blessings as you go through your day and offer blessings to those around you.

     A simple compliment, a smile, a hug, a phone call, a card or a pat on the back. Blessings can come in small packages and kind words. They can be offered easily when we look for opportunities. How can you and I brighten the life of another?

Do to others what you would have them do to you. Luke 6:21

     The “golden rule,” the verse above has been labeled. Look for the best in others and give them the benefit of the doubt. We don’t know what goes on in another’s life or in their heart. Encourage, appreciate, be kind and gentle, and we will fulfill the wishes of God.

     Be grateful and pass it on.

Lord,

We come to You with praise and a grateful heart. Help us to appreciate all we have, to look for the best in others, to humble ourselves, to look for opportunities. Show us how, where and when.

In Jesus name,

Amen