"Living in a state of gratitude is the gateway to grace." ~ Arianna Huffington
Live gratitude every day.
This week in the United States we celebrate Thanksgiving. The day set aside and made a national holiday by Abe Lincoln long ago.
Its original purpose was to take time to be thankful for all that we have. I like to believe that is still pretty much what most of us feel the day represents.
The older I get the more grateful I feel. When I talk with my friends, they convey the same. Perhaps as we age, we have had life experiences that remind us how lucky we are. Whatever the cause, it is a tremendous help on days that are hard to navigate.
In the late 90s I had the privilege and joy to work with two wonderful musicians. We wrote praise music for our small congregation in Nolensville, TN. Each Sunday we led that small group of loving folks and taught them to sing the songs.
One particular song has floated through my mind today, and I have decided to share it here. The words are written by Denise Landis and the music by Jayson McCoy. I had the fun of singing it. Aptly titled, “Grateful.”
I hope you enjoy the week. I pray you have a wonderful meal to share with someone or enjoy by yourself. Remember to think about all the many people in your life that you love and feel their love in return. Be grateful for a roof over your head, a job or monthly income, a vehicle to take you places, clothes to put on.
I challenge myself and you to live gratitude every day, not once a year on the third Thursday of November.
Beautiful!
Beautiful! I wore that cd out!
We sang this in church Sunday morning. Every time I hear it I’m reminded of my blessings.
While the world looks upon me
As I struggle along
They say I have nothing
But they are so wrong
In my heart, I’m rejoicing
How I wish they could see
Thank you Lord
For your blessings on me
… There’s a roof up above me
I’ve a good place to sleep
There’s food on my table
And shoes on my feet
You gave me your love Lord
And a fine family
Thank you Lord
For your blessings on me
… Although I’m not wealthy
And these clothes, they’re not new
I don’t have much money
But Lord, I have you
To me, that’s all that matters
Though the world may not see
Thank you Lord
For your blessings on me
… There’s a roof up above me
I’ve a good place to sleep
There’s food on my table
And shoes on my feet
You gave me your love Lord
And a fine family
Thank you Lord
For your blessings on me
… Thank you Lord
For your blessings on me
Thank-you Tracey for a delightful reminder of the authentic meaning of Thanksgiving AND thank-you Tina Morgan for your posting.