50 Pieces of Gratitude
It’s easy to say we’re thankful for our families, our health and our jobs. ย It takes more brain power to really look beyond the obvious and see in detail all we do have to be thankful for. ย ย That’s what sincere gratitude is all about. It’s then and only then, we will really begin to appreciate the things in our lives and love them for all they are. ย ย For example, ย I am thankful for my health, yet I don’t really live as though I do. ย ย I must look deeper and see that if I continue drinking the sugary caffeinated substance they called pop, I could develop diabetes. ย I could go on… 
I want to dig deep and see how I can truly be grateful for things, such as my health, instead of taking advantage of those thingsย later regretting what I abused and took for advantage. This can apply to every aspect of your life. ย ย Think about the intrusive mother who may not live another 10 years. ย What about that mouthy child you didn’t hug before you took her to school? ย You are guaranteed a specific amount of time with her. ย Make your way to work and realize you just lost an employee (or co-worker) to another job offer because you made their days at work miserable. Just think, if I change my heart toward those things in my life, won’t my attitude and appreciate change, too?
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. –ย Matthew 6:21
I really want to make live a life of gratitude thisย year. ย I will be sharing a piece of my life that deserves gratitude, each week for the remainder of 2014, {hence 50 pieces}. ย Will you join me? ย ย
Leave your blog post link and/or a comment sharing something your Piece of Gratitude, that one thing you have taken for granted, but needs your love and appreciation. ย
My family. I don’t always take them for granted, but some days I do. The reality is they could be gone in any minute…you just don’t know. So I need to embrace every moment with them.
I am trying to remember to be grateful for everything in my life. Even the little things. I think people tend to forget about the little things.
A life of gratitude is a happy one. I tend to dedicate my actions to something so that I can remember that not everyone is as lucky as I am to do all the things I am able to do. Good luck on your gratitude conscious journey
I’m grateful that I get to stay at home with my baby. It’s the best thing!
I’m Grateful For My Beautiful Family, They Drive Me Crazy Sometimes But I wouldn’t Change It For The World. I Am Very Blessed!! X ๐
I feel blessed everyday. Last year I was in bad health and had to have surgery, now doing better but I never take another day for granted. My kids are the best but I still need to to let them know that more. Even my family and friends.
I take my family for granted sometimes. I always love reminders about how much I’m blessed!
~ Kimberly
My boyfriend – he’s my best friend.
What a fantastic idea!! I actually chose gratitude as my “word” for last year, and grew so much in that area (not that I still don’t struggle…). It really makes a HUGE difference in our mindsets!!
My “one piece” would be my health. Because I have a long-term chronic illness that has completely changed my life, and that has daily side effects which wear me out (literally). But God keeps showing me how much “good health” I really do have, despite the illness. There is so much that I have physical capacity to handle, so much “normal” life I can do…. so much to be thankful for!
And I’m also thankful that you linked up before me at Fellowship Fridays! This was such a blessing. ๐