My "Thankful Box"

Hello Everyone,

Today marks a new beginning for me.  Today I have a fresh start so to speak.  Things are changing in my living space and I'm really looking forward to the changes.  There are so many things I'm thankful for today. In fact, I've started a thankful box.  It's really just an old shoe box that I've covered with little sayings and pictures cut out of magazines.  Every time something happens that makes me thankful, I write it on a piece of paper and fold it and place it in my thankful box.  Every now and then, I have a bad day as most of us do. It's very healing for me to open up that box and read through some of the things that have blessed me so far this year.  It truly helps when I'm down.

I've been surprised when rereading these little slips of paper by what I was thankful for in previous days.  It becomes apparent to me that I don't always recognize when I SHOULD be thankful.  I have been without income since the first of the year.  I mean this literally.  Yet, I can say with all seriousness that all my needs are met and even some of my wants.  Is this incredible or what??  I've even been given things I didn't even know I needed before I actually came to realize it's significance.

I'm learning that it's the little things that are so important.  My grandchildren, a smile, a gift given and a gift received.  A goosebump moment when you KNOW you are being blessed with the presence of the Holy Spirit.  A friend leaving a message of encouragement on facebook.....lol.  It's amazing to me the people who are willing to pray when you ask for it.  One of my most favorite verses out of the bible is in Psalms, chapter 138:8 when God states "He will accomplish what concerns me."  That verse has sustained me in the best and worst of times.  My prayer for you, the reader, is that you would believe that verse speaks to you as well.

My goal is to keep this blog going and I know it's lacking in so many ways.  It's not colorful or full of great pictures or recipes but I hope it gives you perspective in the everyday.  As always, I appreciate any comments or criticisms anyone may have.  Until next time, be good to each other and yourself.  Patty