I want to share a small recent blessing that Al was so grateful for and expressed thanks over a dozen times. Each New Year’s Day, Al likes to take the day off and watch football most of the day, which is quite unusual from much of his day being spent in his study. Now I know that food is an important part of the games, and one of the things I made Al was a Hot Pizza Dip with lots of pepperoni and cheese; all he had to do is hold a big dip platter on his lap with lots of chips and a drink on a small side table. He smiled from ear to ear. Later I was making frosting for Oh Henry bars that I had baked and there was lots of thick chocolate/butterscotch frosting left in the dish. I thought about the Butter Pecan ice cream I had bought for company and had plenty left so just put several big scoops in the chocolatey dish. Al’s eyes expressed surprise and so much gratitude. These things were so little and yet Al was so appreciative and happy, and the next day was still thanking me.
Oh, that we would be like that before the Lord, and pay attention to His goodness to us, even the smallest of blessings. We are told in Eph. 5:20, “Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Being thankful in the little things will help us have a positive attitude towards the big things and leaves us feeling joyful. We will not only have a positive attitude, but we will find we are drawn closer to the Lord. Our thanksgiving is really an act of worship as we acknowledge His provision and faithfulness and love. May our actions and words and attitude reflect a grateful heart.
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