I have MORE blessings than I can count. I’m not bragging….just being truthful.
So do you.
Think about it. Did you read this? Well? Thankful #1. You could see. Thankful #2 You can read. If someone read this aloud to you, then there’s Thankful #3—you can hear.
A minor traffic mishap of a nephew made me thankful. No one was hurt. The driver of the other vehicle—the one that caused the mishap had no legs.
Did you blink? Yeah, me too. The accident didn’t cause his legs to “not be there”—they weren’t there before. He was driving with 2 sticks. I have a hard time picturing this—and this disturbed the nephew much more than the accident itself I think.
But there you go. If you drive using both legs—and both arms—both eyes and both ears…—shoot—if you can DRIVE there’s a miracle to be thankful for all in itself! But–back the things we were naming….the legs? Arms?—Right. Thankful #’s 4 and 5. We can go ALL DAY at this. I am sure you are now getting the point.
There are things all around us that are blessings poured straight into our lives from the very throne! Thankfuls.
I’ve not been here on Thankful Thursday for several weeks. Doesn’t mean I’ve stopped being thankful. I’m VERY thankful….just been very busy. Bogged down. Sort of. Not in the mud mind you…but in life itself.
But God is good. Oh, Sisters…so very good!
On Monday of this week as I drove my 42 miles one way—the weather was ripe for a tornado. And it happened. Not near me—but at my mother-in-law’s house. While they were sleeping.
The pretty pear tree in the picture was laid over on the house, a huge cedar tree fell against the back of the house—right over where they were sleeping. THANKFULLY—the roof did not collapse. However, many shingles were ripped off the roof and soon the roof began to leak—and then soon the water caused the ceiling to give way in the dining room and other rooms. BUT—no one was hurt.
The picture was taken just last week. Who would have known that in just a few short days…the landscape would totally change.
That happens in our lives as well. As circumstances become difficult—the landscape of our lives can become a veritable misshapen disaster area. But if GOD was the one in charge of our lives, then no amount of storm or wind will uproot our hearts from the foundation of faith.
I know. Lived this one out. More than once.
Look around you today. I encourage you to write down some things that you notice—be thankful. Share those thankful thoughts with someone else. Visit Laurie at Women Taking a Stand to read MORE thankful hearts!
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Jeff and Angie Knight 
April 16th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
As the glory shows in the memory of that beautiful tree.
The grace of the guardianship of lives kept secure. Psalm 91
IF we place our love on Him.
April 16th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Angie, Thank you so for reminding us that we ALWAYS have things for which to be thankful. Even in the storms of life, we have blessings… each and every day!
Love you!
April 16th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
How blessed we are, indeed! Happy Thankful Thursday!
April 16th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
You are so right…we all have a multitude of things to be thankful for – day or night, rain or shine, mountain high or valley low…there are blessings that come from <>every<> circumstance – whether we are aware of them or not.
So glad your loved ones were not hurt during any of those mishaps…
April 16th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
OH my word…..Thankful for the SAFETY of those around you…It’s just that we have to take the time to look and see the blessings….sometimes in disguise!
LOVE YOU!!
lori
April 16th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
We sometimes forget to be thankful for the basics. Thanks for the reminder.
Blessings
April 16th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
So happy your in loves are all ok!!
Yes our landscapes change quite often, but that can be good too, I know my God has ALWAYS made good out of it, and I was better off for it!!
Praise His Holy Name!! Great Post:)
April 16th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Thanks for the reminder — don’t take every day blessings for granted! Glad your inlaws weren’t hurt.
April 16th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I’m so glad your in laws and your nephew all weathered their ‘storms’ without harm.
You best slow down girlfriend! Oh listen…this is the pot calling the kettle black! lol
Love you girl friend.
April 16th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Such precious blessings you shared, thanks sis. I love you.
April 16th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
All we have to do is look around and see the amazing blessings of God! Thanks for reminding us today on TT about His blessings. -Laurie
April 16th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Count your blessings name them one by one, count your blessings name them one by one…… Count your blessings, name them one by one… count your many blessings see what God has done……..
We need to get up every morning with a thankful heart……
April 17th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Amen… We praise him through the storms too!
April 17th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Beautiful Angie, and AMEN! So much to praise Jesus for~all the time.
If you come visit me, I tagged you with a bloggy award. Love & hugs!
April 19th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Enjoyed your post. Have a blessed day!
April 19th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
So glad your family is safe!
“I know. Lived this one out. More than once.” Your words say it all.
I’m thankful for it all! Praise God for whom ALL blessings flow.
Love you sweetie.
April 21st, 2009 at 12:06 pm
OH. my. goodness. Not only did I blink but my eyes popped out. Glad everyone was safe. Please tell me this was not in FL????
Hugs.