"I am thankful for..." is the phrase that is on the foremost of our thoughts as we approach the aptly named, Thanksgiving Day. How do you finish that sentence? We usually begin with family and loved ones, God's provision, mercy and grace, and the physical blessings we have in our lives. The statements can be a prayer of gratitude for God's divine hand of blessing on our lives. What if you started each day with this sentence with the challenge of not repeating yourself. How many days could you go until you simply couldn't add one more prayer of gratitude for God's blessing upon your life? Would it be a week, a month, years or to our last breath?
I am not aware of anyone taking this challenge to the fullest extent, but what is the limit of God's provision, protection, guidance and love extended to His children? As I think about it, it seems the limit is in our perception and understanding. Limitless blessings...wow, that's a powerful concept. We can dream of and visualize limitless funds in our checking account (that's why millions of Americans play state lotteries), or limitless shopping, travel, or entertainment, but in all those things I would suggest there is a limit to its level of security, fulfillment, happiness, or excitement. God's nature, love, protection, and provision is beyond our perceived limited boundaries with an eternal fulfillment.
But from everlasting to everlasting
the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children’s children.
Psalm 103:17
I think the only limit to our daily gratitude and thanksgiving is confined to our perception and ability of description. Tomorrow as you pause, pray, meditate or verbalize "thanks", remember our perception is but a grain of sand on the beach of God's blessing extended to us.
Have a wonderful time with family and friends this Thanksgiving.
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