happy thanksgiving

i was inspired by something i heard in a recent church service.

"anything you are thankful for appreciates in value and anything you complain about depreciates in value."

i think this statement is so true.

when we focus on what we are thankful for, then we cherish it. it becomes very valuable to us. 

this is true for the material things in life such as our home, car, clothes, and the rest of our stuff.

but it is also true in our relationships.

the divorce rate in our country would be lower if we would focus more on the positive things we love about our spouses and not complain so much about what we dislike.

children would feel more valued and friendships would last a lifetime if we would practice having a grateful heart and not spend so much time on our own wants and needs. children are a gift and time spent with them is the greatest gift we could ever give them.

parents would be cared for more and grandparents would never be forgotten.

this thanksgiving is a great time for us all to start focusing on what God has blessed us with 

and recognize the worth of the people around us.

in doing so, i think we would all realize that we lead a very rich life full of value and worth.

happy thanksgiving!