Being Thankful

I've noticed many of my Facebook friends, almost exclusively women, are posting what they are thankful for each day of the month. This begs the question: are men not thankful or do women just want you to know? The interesting thing is how similar their lists are. Some will get a little obscure after November 15th but generally they are thankful for God, family and country.

So if you think you are going to get some trite list out of me forget it! I learned a long time ago that being thankful is not something you think about in November. It is how we should live our lives daily, with an attitude of appreciation and gratitude. I give thanks to God for each day on this earth because that is another day to serve. I count my blessings for the talents bestowed upon me and work hard to honor Him.When I see a lonely person I am thankful for the relationships I have in my life that make it more full. 

As you go about your daily toil, trouble, hardship, joys, successes, failures and, in short, life, be thankful for it all because God loves you and that is the best blessing of all!