Take Nothing for Granted

 

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 

When my daughter was about 10 years old she asked me how to live a life with no regrets. I thought:

“what a profound question from a little girl.”

As I reflected on her question today, my answer,“Take nothing for granted.”

For much of life I took so many things for granted. I wish that I had paused to say thank you more often. 

For every 

sunrise and sunset 

For my parents and siblings

For my husband and children 

For families and friends 

For health and strength 

For peace and protection 

For every thing

Thank You

To paraphrase a popular song:

“Regrets I’ve had a few. But, then again too ‘many’ to mention. 

I’ve lived a life that’s full I’ve travelled many roads and highways and now 

I have this to say, I’ve learned to do things,

God’s way.”

It is the will of God in Christ Jesus that we live in perpetual thankfulness. This presence of mind will guide us throughout our lives, by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

I pray that you will be strengthened in your soul, restored in your mind, and refreshed in your heart, to take nothing for granted. 

May you live each day, doing things God’s way.

God bless. 

In Christ,

Sis. Stephanie