Small Pleasures
The other day I went for a walk under a clear blue sky after a beautiful rainfall. As I strolled I started thinking about the small pleasures that marked my day.
I had clean air to breathe.
I had delicious food to eat.
I had pure water to drink.
I had warm clothing to wear.
I had people to love and enjoy.
I had work to do.
I had a comfortable bed for a night of sleep.
I had the God of love to guide and direct me.
I had a heart filled with gratitude. What more could I want?
Throughout the Gospel of Luke, Jesus teaches that when we live in God’s Kingdom, we look to God, rather than human effort, as the primary source of the things we need for life. May I hold on to this beautiful truth.
Amen and Amen !!! So often we forget to just appreciate what we have. You stated it so beautifully..as usual. Happy December and Blessed Christmastime to you dear friend.
And to you, dear Etta Mae. Much love.
It’s all about gratitude, isn’t it, Karen?
Life is good and I thank you for reminding me!
Lovely to hear from you, Barb. Thanks for adding your lovely words.
Thank you so much Karen for your beautiful writing of all of the things you are thankful for. This is so important to remember. I will always be thankful for the positive influence that you’ve been in my life.
Thank you, Sandy. I appreciate you as well.
I feel like I am the one who wrote this!smile!I believe most anything i CAN SAY WILL BE A “REPEAT” I am 95 years old, cannot stand up unless I hold on to a good walker with BOTH HANDS NOR TAKE ONE STEP WITHOUT IT.SO, I literally ask Jesus to take my left hand and God to take my right hand, thank them for a good strong walker, talk with them all the way to where I am going and I thank them when I arrive and for a safe “trip”. My fingers are a “mess” and do not want to hold a pen to write but no problem to type!! I cannot prepare my food, not even a sandwich however as the Grandpa said when his grandchildren asked him how he was doing he simply said: “well, I can still feed myself”! I don’t have time to complain as I am too busy thanking God and Jesus too, for holding my hands and for all my blessings AND I have very little pain and weeks (literally) go by without taking anything for pain. No, I don’t want a “pat on the back” I am tempted to complain some but quickly God reminds me of how blessed I am and for that I am grateful I had good parents who taught me how to be thankful. Thank you for your perfect example. Love, Margaret
Margaret, you are one of many wonderful friends I am grateful for and for your beautiful example.
Thank you Karen…it’s the little things that matter. Money can’t buy any of them. Nothing like the freshness after the rain. A roof over my head. A husband who loves me. Who knew I would get a second chance at love.
And much more. All blessings from my Lord and Savior…Jesus.