While walking to church for worship practice on Friday, I could not help but stand and stare in awe at the beautiful sunset. It was just so amazing and I was like "Waow"! When was the last time I stopped being "busy" and just appreciated God's creation. I had to request a photo be taken of this beauty with a quality camera (my friend's) to perfectly capture the sky.
We stood and stared for a while...and in that moment I couldn't help but be thankful. I'm not sure what I was thankful for at that moment for but I just had this overwhelming feeling of thankfulness to God. So often I get so busy, stressed and consumed in my school work that I go for days without reading my bible. I offer a quick prayer and commit my efforts to God. But it only had to take one encounter with God's majestic creation to render me peaceful and thankful. I realized I should be thankful for things such as this.
I am thankful for my family, the roof I have over my head, the fact that I can receive an education, the freedom I have in worshipping God - a privilege many people don't have, my friends, even the rain...I love the rain! It's one of my favorite things about God's creation. I literally erupt into smiles and excitement when it starts raining!
What are you thankful for today? I challenge you to find one or two things :) Let's be thankful for the big and small blessings God has bestowed upon us. When you walk around or drive around, look away from your phone. Look around! Give thanks.
Blessed Sunday,Joan A
