Gratitude:

It Just Makes Sense…

“As with all commandments, gratitude is a description of a successful mode of living. The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.” – James E. Faust

God has filled this world with beauty. He has created us to experience that beauty especially through our senses. Here are some ideas for starters:

TASTES I AM THANKFUL FOR:
Chocolate!
The first morning coffee
Fruit (grapes, strawberries, avocados)
Ice cream
Cold water

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
    and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
for he satisfies the thirsty
    and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107: 8-9 NIV

SCENTS I AM GRATEFUL FOR:
Flowers (Roses, lilacs, lily of the valley)
The air after a thunderstorm
Fresh bread coming out of the oven
Campfires
Vanilla

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart. Proverbs 27:9a (NIV)

SIGHTS I AM GRATEFUL FOR:
The first snowfall
A colorful sunset
The trees in autumn (and again in spring)
Fluffy clouds against a deep blue sky
Wild water: lakes, oceans, waterfalls

Come and see what God has done,
    his awesome deeds for mankind! Psalm 66:5 (NIV)

SOUNDS I AM GRATEFUL FOR:
Birdsong
Music
A child’s laughter
A purring cat
The voices of my friends

I will sing to the Lord because he has blessed me so richly. Psalm 13:6 (TLB)

TOUCHES I AM GRATEFUL FOR:
Fuzzy socks
A warm hug right when you need it
Sunshine on my face
Cool breezes
Warm towels straight out of the dryer

I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.  Psalm 9:1 NIV

OTHER, MISCELLANEOUS THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR:
A good book (and the time to read it!)
A full tank of gas
A good hair day
A convenient space in a full parking lot
Modern conveniences: indoor plumbing, central heat/air conditioning, etc.

Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. Psalm 89:15

A basic law: the more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for. Norman Vincent Peale

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What things can you add to the lists today?