Thanks Giving
I was talking with a friend who is a former professional triathlete the other day. As I was telling him about some of my aches and pains, he suggested that I consider taking a form of Omega-3 Fish Oil that he recommends to all the people he trains. He said, “Give it a couple of weeks and you will feel the difference.”
Think about that for a moment. “Give it a couple of weeks and you will feel the difference…
I was driving to work today on a route I don’t usually take; I drove through North Park. As I approached what is called Marshall Island, where people fish and feed the ducks, I pulled in and stopped for a few moments of reflection. I decided to take those moments to offer my gratitude to God for whatever came to mind. Before I left, I had the idea to practice the spiritual discipline of gratitude every day over the month of November.
I am reminded of my friends words again, “Give it a couple of weeks and you will feel the difference.” I would invite you to join me over the course of this month to spend a few moments early each day in November listing before God what you are thankful for. Let’s see if we feel the difference in a couple of weeks!
May 15, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Well, as you can see, I’m a little late in catching up with your blog! But bravo for this one….and frankly for the rest, as well. I’ve been doing this focus on giving thanks for quite a while now, and it’s pretty astounding the difference in my perspective as my eyes, ears and heart are being tuned….especially in the area of, as the musician has put it, “what if your blessings come through raindrops”….no weather pun intended!….just the biblical paradox.
Blessings upon you, and His leading to you, Mark, as you step up to this larger role.
May 15, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Thanks, Lynn. Thankfulness may be the best indicator of a healthy heart!
Mark