That Thankful feeling

Being thankful goes along with being content.  The person who is always yearning for something more in life misses the enjoyment of even the mundane moments.  Granted, its important to have a dream and a vision that carries you to adventure and drives you to improve your life and the lives of others.  That's not what I'm talking about. 

The simplest things such as a bed to sleep on at night.  Sometimes when I lay down at the end of a particularly tiring day--a thankful feeling sweeps over me and I'm so very thankful for my bed, my home and the warmth of my blankets.  Of course, I'm thankful too for my family, my health, a wonderful husband who puts up with me, and for so many of the most important things in my life

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But that "thankful feeling" that brings a contented sigh for little things is a part of what makes me happy.  I have not been taking a daily count of the things I'm thankful for as so many friends on facebook have done.  However, this time of year does bring into focus the many blessings that I often take for granted.

The Apostle, Paul reminds us that "Godliness with contentment is great gain."  He backs me up in my belief that when someone is truly thankful--they are content; and when they are content they are truly thankful.  These two feelings are glued together and determine our outlook on life.

My son gave a sermon once and talked about Happiness versus Joy.  Happiness, he said, is determined by our circumstance.  Joy can be ours despite our circumstance. So, perhaps Joy is another sister to thankfulness and contentment. 

So, Happy Thanksgiving one and all.  Be thankful, be content with what you have, and rejoice in the blessings of your life.  That "Thankful Feeling" will be yours on a regular basis and I promise it's a good feeling--one that gives you real Joy!

Thank you, Lord for your blessings on me!