Gratefulness

I have been struggling with learning how to be grateful/thankful in ALL things. I lose perspective so easily and focus on the dark, the imperfections, the things I feel helpless to change, when I need to just shift my camera lens over and focus in on the object of my passion, on the one who waits to give me a life full of passion, fulfillment and purpose.  I'd like to share these two videos with you this morning.






















Now this video is about teaching gratefulness to children but I think we adults can take a lesson ourselves. I am using this blog as my own form of a gratitude journal, do whatever fits your life best but take the time to begin savoring the moments and make a change to see things as God would have you see them.



You have heard me talk about Ann Voskamp before, but I wanted to share this video with you becuase, the beautiful description of framing moments and shifting your focus on what really matters is exactly what I needed to hear. I do not need a house, or children, or tons of friends, or a best selling book, or know how to cook well (working on it though!), or be the best at everything. All I need to do is give thanks to God for the breath I have in my lungs right now, for the things that really matter are the things I need to begin to make important in my life, and to let all else rest outside my frame for that moment.


1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.


Thankful for
Godly perspective
good books that redirect my attention towards the Lord
my good, caring husband who listens to me
tears of frustration that give way to hope
vanilla bean ice cream while watching Phineas and Ferb
sweet pregnant friends about to burst forth a new life any time now!