One Month To Live – Day 14 – The Gift

Today’s chapter talks about the impact of being thankful.  I know it is an area I take for granted far too often.  First I often am going so fast I miss the event completely in the first place, and secondly, when I do see something I should be thankful for, I excuse myself from doing the right thing because I am “too busy”.  That is pathetic.  Giving thanks is something I need to really make sure I do.  I say it often but don’t really go the extra mile to express it well.  Remember the 10 lepers Jesus healed – only one came back to say thanks.  But unfortunately that probably is about the reality – only 10% of people really stop to thank God for what He has and is doing in their lives.  Never mind what He has already promised to do in the future too.  We have so much to be grateful for.  We need to get with it on this one and be sure to take time to appreciate one another but also to let our God know how grateful we are for all His blessings.  We get far too focused on self – on me and my life.  That prevents us from noticing and expressing thanks to those who touch us and make our lives all they are.  Time for a gut check here.  We need to give thanks……for the little stuff and the big things.  They are all worthy of our gratitude and thanksgiving!