Giving Thanks Today, Sunday, (and Every Day)

On the table near my bed, there are usually a couple piles of books.

Before sleep, I like to scan several of them. It's kind of like taking bites from different dishes on a smorgasbord except the bites are of reading instead of eating.

A most delightful book in one of the piles is "Every Day A Friday" by the evangelical preacher, Joel Osteen.

In one of the chapters, he stresses the importance of giving thanks because each new day of life is a precious gift.

It's true, as Joel says, that a thankful heart cannot be a complaining heart.

So today, why not try to find at least a couple dozen things in life to be thankful for?

I'm very thankful for you,  a dear reader of this blog.

Also, I'm thankful for that gorgeous bouquet of roses at the top of this post.

For candle light and scented candles. Right now, I'm burning a cinnamon/orange candle and it's wonderful.

On St. Paddy's Day, I made corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes. They all came out great but ooooo wee.

The odor afterward throughout the house was not good. Now, thanks to the candle, it smells nice and spicy.

And for things around here that make me laugh, like this little two inch cat hanging on to the edge of a votive holder.

For pretty cups from which to drink coffee:

For a crackling fire in the fireplace in winter:

For this most precious day of life.

Joining Think on These Things from Lorraine's blog, With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart.


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