A Cup of Thankfulness
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Another day to be thankful. I got six hours of sleep even though I had to stay up late wrestling with my editing program to complete my new posture video. Woohoo!
I was able to stretch a little before getting out of bed, which helped relieve the stiffness in my back. I keep telling myself, "There is no reason to be a holistic health educator if you don't do the things you tell others to do to enhance their wellness." Smiling I hummed a prayer as I got ready for church. I was actually ready to go...at 10:15 on the dot. Now that's something to be thankful for! LOL!
For some reason, today I couldn't stop feeling thankful. I was just overcome with joy and gratitude over all the challenges and blessings I have been experiencing. I truly have a stellar balance of big challenges and big blessings. It is quite amazing to be in the midst of unpleasantries and be able to bloom so radically. And I know it is not my own doing. I am a woman of faith and I must give credit where it is due. So to God I give the glory on this one (and everything!).
As I sat in church listening to the service, I marveled at how much God has done and continues to do without my input or participation. He is always working and taking care of something and someone. He never sleeps. I don't know why I am surprised, but I am thankful to be able to relax in my life knowing that God is in control and has a good plan for me and everyone else. I also marveled that on six hours of sleep, I didn't fall asleep once during the service! Just a side note of thankfulness!
After the service, I spoke to a dear friend who was hurting. I remembered there was a time when I was in a place of deep hurting and my friend was so kind and loving toward me. I was truly thankful to be able to return the favor. I am often thinking about all the people are hurting. People of all ages, gender and color. I still can't believe I went 40 years without praying for others. It still makes me a little sad, but what a blessing now after so many years of focusing only on meditation, that I can actually pray for people who are hurting. This is such a big note of thankfulness for me. Some people think it doesn't make a difference, but I would not be one of them.
Well...I am only at 1pm and there is so much more thankfulness to be shared. The editing program that kept me up for three hours is now working. SO thankful! My home is warm (I know many people do not have a warm home...it is a luxury I don't want to pridefully assume I should have...more thankful!). I had a wonderful talk with my mom and I am so thankful to have such a wonderful relationship with her (so many children have difficult relationships with their parents...I pray for healing and reconciliation for everyone). Dinner was delicious. What a blessing to eat food that is healthy and yummy! More notes of thankfulness! My husband and I had a lovely conversation with his dad. My posture video is completed and I will get to bed at a decent hour. Woohoo! Thankful to get more sleep!
I already have the next blog post in the works...another note of thankfulness! I'm sure you will enjoy it!
With thanks and joy,
Ashley ~
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