Life feels so much better when I am thankful. It's rather like putting WD40 on the window mechanisms. (Yes, I've been processing the effect of WD40 for days now. ;) To be thankful, I have to think about my life in context. I feel blessed with amazing friends, free time to do, or not do 'whatever', a safe roof and healthy cats. I'm especially thankful for Casa de Luz, books and music that fill my soul.
Then, when I hear the survivors of the Joplin, MO tornadoes say; "We're just glad to be alive.", I wonder how my blessings might overflow on to someone else who needs a roof over their heads, or just a pair of shoes and clean underwear.
I'm guilty sometimes of givers fatigue. There are SO many needs in this broken world. I don't think God expects me to give to them all. But, he is pleased when I listen to the need that touches my heart, whether it is a donation or just holding an umbrella for someone having a difficult time in the pouring rain. There is always someone near who needs my kindness...and it helps keep my can of WD40 full.
"He has blessed me to be a blessing."
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