So Much

there is SO MUCH to be thankful for...at all times

i can't help but be in awe of who He is when i am thanking Him for His gifts

thankfulness stomps out the negative thoughts

thankfulness creates smiles when there was an inevitable sigh

thankfulness precedes worship

i think that thankfulness takes awareness, breathing deep, living life slowly...and sometimes that's difficult.

life sometimes feels like a sprint. 

life creates blinders that are easy to wear all the time. 

life is busy.

life is hard.

but the moments i choose to take the time to breathe a prayer of thanks for...

the crying at 2am that means I have a baby who is able to live at home with me

the never ending dishes in the sink that means we enjoyed a meal together

the toy that I just sat on that means I have a 3 year old who loves using her imagination

the dirty clothes in the basket that means we have been outside enjoying the sunshine

the whining for something to eat & drink that means she knows she is loved & will be taken care of 

the list could go on and on - if I take the time to see it that way...then life is abundant and that's what He said He came for...

taking those thoughts captive...

one

at

a

time