Since then I have only made it to 300 things to be thankful for (and have missed the past couple of weeks!), and I have repeated myself quite a few times. I have noticed so far that the main things I mentioned were to do with food, music and things that impact ME and affect ME.
After hitting the 300 mark I thought back on how, apart from 2 points, the rest of the 'thankfulness' points were to do with things that i'm thankful for in MY life. I have been thinking it would be a good exercise to be deliberately thankful for things in other peoples lives, for example- thanking God for my friend Edd who is growing in a gift for teaching and evangelism, thanking Jesus for blessing my musical friends with success in various spheres.
To be honest, I think this is a helpful & important key for when we come across seasons of life when others seem to be getting promoted and gaining victory in areas that we are so desparate to get promoted and gain victory in. The temptation is to agree with thoughts of jealousy and let that affect our hearts and lives, but we can choose to be thankful to God for blessing these people and let go of any bitterness. Even when it's hard, surely we can do that?
I hope this post has been helpful and loving. Let me know if not.
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