Be Still and Know - Day 16

[If you're just now joining in, you may want to read my introduction first.]

It's Thanksgiving Day!!!

What a fabulous day to meditate!... not just on all of the many things I am thankful for, but also on the mere idea of gratefulness. Thankfulness, or gratitude, or appreciation, is seeing the seed of good in everything, every person, and every circumstance. Gratitude is at the core of spirituality. With an attitude of gratitude, we see divine blessings in every detail of life, and in doing so we experience the abundant life God intends for us. Without gratitude we miss out on blessings that could have been.

God is so good, so steadfast, so faithful. His love is infinite and unconditional for us. And we can be connected with Him through the simple practice of gratitude.

Count your blessings! Here are just a few of mine, for which I am truly grateful...

Sunshine. Soft, warm beds. Soul mates. Leon. Trey. Timothy. Emily. George. Immediate and extended family who love me unconditionally, have fun together, and like to love and serve others together. Parents and Parents in-law who live out wonderful examples for Leon and me and our children. Fields of hay. Moon-lit nights. Adorable babies. Smiles. Pecan pie. A heritage of working hard and loving life. Friends who care and share. Good books that make me think. Sweet satsuma oranges straight from the tree. A faithful mini-van that has carried us through life for the last 10 years. My not-to-big-not-too-small-just-right house. Leon's employment. Beautiful autumn leaves, even in Texas and Louisiana. My iPhone. Hugs. Health. Health care. Fuzzy slippers. St. Augustine Grass. Freedom. Intimacy. Truth. Peace. Design. Music. Art. Laughter. Internet. Manicures and pedicures. A great massage. A hot shower. A cool night. A warm heart.

Hope your day was filled with an attitude of gratitude all around!
Blessings!