Our Thankful Tree

I am thankful for…

My family

My pets

Sunshine

God

My School..

The list goes on… Hello friends!  Today is a beautiful, sunny fall day here in Iowa! As we are getting closer to the holidays, it can also be a stressful time of year for many.  This year in particular, has been so unpredictable and unexpected.  There have been so many things cancelled or done in a different way, many of our natural daily routines have been shifted. Others are working from home and / or virtual events are a new commonoality.   However, I am continuing to make it a part of  my daily life to notice “thanfkulness” as I often think of this with the end of harvest and entering into November.  

Psalm 100:4  ⁴Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but it can be easy to lose sight of having a heart of gratitude during distractions and busy-ness. It’s such a simple and wonderful practice, maybe even seems a bit juvenile.  I thought this Thankful Tree would be a great way for the kids to add a new item or “blessing” everyday, but as I often discover,  I may be the one getting the most from it.  With this habit, I can find many blessings I take for granted all around me.  When I stop and notice, my heart overflows again.  The Lord has given us so much, including the best gift, his son Jesus.  A relationship with Christ and forgiveness of our sins forever is what he promises.  Be reminded of this free gift today!

Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

What are you thankful for today, friend?

I invite you to join us with your own thankful tree or even just writing something new down each day in a journal or pretty piece of paper.   You’ll be so glad you did!