Appreciation
For far too long I have taken certain things for granted and not been thankful for who I am, what I have, and what I’ve experienced. Scripture says, “Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will” (1 Thessalonians 5:18), but complying with such a directive takes a well-conditioned mind.
When considering life’s experiences, whether good or bad, we should be appreciative. If I live my life with a well-conditioned mind, as I live each moment for that moment, whether I make the right or wrong choice, I will appreciate the experience. I will enjoy the ride and learn from it. I will thank God that I was afforded the very opportunity.
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I’m guilty of the same thing. We are bombarded with so many things. It’s like the old saying, we need to “stop and smell the roses”. Someday the roses in our life, the many things we take for granted will be gone. Thanks for the reminder!