Thanksgiving was this past week and I started my day by making a list of all the things I was thankful for.
As I was writing, I realized that this year, I have been blessed. I’ve received so much more than I ever expected to recieve; found more than I ever expected to find; loved more than I expected to love.
I’ve had a pretty incredible year, and for the past couple of months, I’ve been waking up every morning and thanking God for something.
Some days it was the wonderful weather or the beautiful view around me. Some days it was the great opportunities I have been given this semester. Most days it was the incredible people that I’ve met and the strong friendships I’ve made with them.
Reflecting back on my semester and all that I was thankful for, I realized a trend.
The more time I spent thanking God for all I have in my life, the less time I spent asking Him for what I didn't have. The more that I was thankful for, the less I wanted.
I was reminded that the best way to be content in life, the best way to have joy, was to take the time to notice what I have. By counting blessings, I’m able to see God’s hand of provision at work in my life, and the more I count my blessings, the more I find to be thankful for.
It might sound cliche but take time to count your blessings. You may find that God has given you more than you realized.
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