Thankfulness

I have mentioned the devotional I have been using this year several times recently... and here I go again! A theme which I have noticed is repeated over and over in my readings is cultivating an attitude of constant thankfulness. The readings make the point that thankfulness, even sometimes when it's really difficult to feel thankful, helps to keep everything in perspective. At the moment I'm finding that so helpful.

I have found recently that discontent can very easily sneak into my head. It will either be discontent over my friendships, which makes me feel insecure or resentful. Or discontent over our financial or material situation; eg - how have they been able to avoid such a big house in Surrey! Or discontent over family issues; eg - why are my parents far away?/why is my child struggling with school?

It is so easy to get stuck in a negative rut, where discontent poisons all the blessings in your life. Therefore, everyday I am trying to be constantly thankful throughout the day. So I thank God today for a nice chat with mums at the school gates and then for being able to see church mums at toddler group. I also thank God for precious time with Livia and a sit down whilst she naps. I am thankful that our house is looking so cosy and twinkly with our Christmas decorations up. And I am thankful that J has a day off tomorrow for my birthday.

I am SO blessed and I will not give in to the lies that I have anything to feel discontented about. I will fight back with truth.

'but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. ' Psalms 34:10