Joshua’s House

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Thankfulness.  This is an attitude that is difficult to foster in today’s society that is constantly working for more, better, faster, bigger everything.  It seems that there is so much discontentment.  Yet, amidst the dissappointment, there is so much to be thankful for.  There is so much that God has given us.  Take some time any time thorugh out the day to be thankful for what is around you.  You can do this anywhere with any topic.  Here are some ideas of places you can be thankful:

• As you’re driving in the car - what things are you able to do because you have a car, that you wouldn’t be able to do without one?
• At the dinner table - what are some of your favorite foods?
• When you are shopping - what things has God provided for you that You need?  Has He even given you some things you just want?
• The 5 Senses - What are you thankful you have the ability to see, feel, taste, hear or smell?
• On holidays - What holiday memories are you thankful for?

There are so many ways this activity can be done.  Have a lot of fun thinking of all the ways God has blessed you and for being thankful for those.  Don’t forget to actually thank God!  After you’ve had fun brainstorming, stop to tell Jesus thank you for all of His wonderful blessings.