It has been raining for 3 days now. It’s really chilly and windy outside. So I guess the winter is finally here. I don’t know why but every year winter seems to come with this kind of rain.
It’s really hard to go outside in this weather. I am really fortunate to have a solid roof over my head. At least I have the warmth of my home to come to. But what about the millions of people who are spending their lives in streets? I wonder what they are doing now.
Sometimes a little comparison is necessary to be content, to be grateful. My fellow blogger Ann asked me “What are you grateful for today?” That day I couldn’t answer this question right away.
Today the answer could be something like this-
1. I don’t have to spend the night outside in the cold.
2. I don’t have to get wet as I have a roof over my head.
3. I won’t have to go to bed with an empty belly.
4. I can cover myself with a clean blanket.
5. If I still need another blanket I can fetch one from the locker.
Dear readers, what are you grateful for today?
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It’s really hard to go outside in this weather. I am really fortunate to have a solid roof over my head. At least I have the warmth of my home to come to. But what about the millions of people who are spending their lives in streets? I wonder what they are doing now.
Sometimes a little comparison is necessary to be content, to be grateful. My fellow blogger Ann asked me “What are you grateful for today?” That day I couldn’t answer this question right away.
Today the answer could be something like this-
1. I don’t have to spend the night outside in the cold.
2. I don’t have to get wet as I have a roof over my head.
3. I won’t have to go to bed with an empty belly.
4. I can cover myself with a clean blanket.
5. If I still need another blanket I can fetch one from the locker.
Dear readers, what are you grateful for today?
Related Post:
A Little Comparison
Let’s Open Our Eyes
good blog...but its bad how long its taking me to think of something im grateful for
ReplyDeletethe people who love me unconditionally
ReplyDelete1. that I have a job
ReplyDelete2. that i am generally healthy
3. that I have coffee
4. that I have my beau in my life
5. that I have a coat to put on in this cold
6. (bonus) that I found your blog to make me think of these things) I need it this morning.
I could go on...as I am always grateful!!
Shirl thanks for your time. hope to see you again.
ReplyDeleteBWABM, thank you so much.especially for the bonus point.
peace
I think many of us need to pause from time to time and remind ourselves of how much we have to be grateful for. I got into a habit of 'saying my gratefuls' early in my recovery from heroin addiction and it is a practice I have never strayed from. I find it keeps me focused and humble. Thank you for the great reminder!
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you are welcome melinda. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat I am grateful for today:
ReplyDelete1. A day without rain
2. Almost being finished with my new blog template.
3. Great friends
4. Reservations are made at a B&B in Switzerland for this weekend.
5. This post to remind me to think what I am grateful for.
That I have food to eat
ReplyDeleteThat despite all the gloom, I still can look up and smile
I am grateful for my wife, my children and grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for who I am becoming.
I am grateful for my friends.
I am grateful that my creator loves me despite my faults.
I am grateful for people who create blogs like this so that others can share things that benefit others.
ann, motivator, pastor- thanks so much for sharing. the credit goes to ANN www.amborg.blogspot.com for this post. because it was mainly her idea.
ReplyDeletethanks ann
I am grateful for every new daywith my Mom
ReplyDelete@kat, that's very sweet.
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