So today I have been listening to a song from Veggie Tales. It's from the Madame Blueberry episode and it's called the Thankfulness Song. It's probably my favorite Veggie Tales song. It made me think about how so many of us live today without being truly thankful. I know I do. It's a struggle for me to remember that when I can't find the right shoes or I want more clothes that I have plenty of clothes and clean clothes, too. Just a few blocks away from my house is our community center and homeless shelter, and what a strong reminder that is to be thankful! But it's also much easier to be thankful for the good things like having clean clothes and food and a comfortable home to live in. It's really hard to be thankful for the difficult things that happen. Like in the song, the kids are thankful despite their families being poor because they can spend time with their families, which is more important to them than material goods. I think we should all look to the kids singing this song and be a little more thankful for all that we have. Because, as we all know from this song, a thankful heart is a happy heart. I always feel more peaceful and content with the world when I'm thankful for everything I have.
A big family, my mom and dad, a comfortable home, nice clothes, plenty of shoes, a well-paying job, the opportunity to go to school, my dogs, my friends, a nice church, books to read, movies to watch with my brother, plenty of food, being able to save up for a new car, for a God who really cares, for His love for us.
That's why I say thanks every day.
