In the movie Pollyanna, a little girl always looked at the world watching for things to be glad for. When you are a caregiver, you may experience many days of looking for things to be glad for. It is important to take the time to reflect on what you can count as blessings. The blessing can be as simple as a shared smile. If you watch carefully, you will begin to discover there are many blessings. It may be an unexpected card in the mail from a friend. It may be a call from a friend asking to come visit. It may be an especially peaceful day when both of you can take a nap.
There are many days that friends and family do not provide the blessings we need. That is when we have a heavenly Father to turn to. God hears our prayers and we should not hesitate to let him know when we need comfort, peace, wisdom, encouragement and joy. We can boldly approach him when we need to see blessings in our life. After praying, be watchful to see answers to our prayers. Then offer up thanks for these blessings.
God made it so simple to come to Him with all of our needs. Sometimes we waste time feeling sorry for ourselves when we could simply make our needs known to the only One who never fails us. In my life, I discovered that a huge blessing I walked away from caregiving with is the knowledge that God never left even on the darkest days.
His faithfulness to me is the same faithfulness He has toward each of His children. As Thanksgiving approaches I will be praying for you to find things in your life to count as blessings and be thankful for.
Word for Today
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2
Song for Today
Prayer for Today
Dear God,
I come to you with a thankful and expectant heart. You see my day with its highs and lows. You search my heart and see my struggles. I come boldly like a child looking for you to meet me each day. I ask that when my faith is low, you will reassure me that there are things to be thankful for. Let me feel you warm embrace and relax in your presence.
Amen
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