The blessing of saying thank you.

Day One hundred twenty three: Day seven of the 30 day challenge. Passage - Luke 17:11-15.

What I thought when I read the passage: Maybe saying thanks isn't natural. It clearly wasn't for these guys healed of leprosy. And they has a huge reason to say thanks. Surely it is even less natural for less obvious things. It takes effort. It takes intentionality (is that a real word?).

Challenge thought: The one who returned to give thanks did so loudly, without restraint, for all to see. When we give thanks, we come closer to God, we get to approach Him. The challenge today is to give thanks in public. My blog is pretty public, right?

Thank you, God, for being a part of my life. For forgiving my sins. For making me clean like the leper. Thank you for letting me come close to say thank you.

On a separate note: Ariel is spending the weekend with her grandma and grandaddy. This is my first weekend away from her...I've only been away from her for a night two times since she was born. I am extremely thankful that Ariel has been able to spend the weekend with her grandparents. I miss her, but I've enjoyed this time to relax with no responsibilities - no one to feed, dress, change, entertain; time to read and watch tv and sit by the pool. I also know that she (and they) have really enjoyed spending time together. I love knowing that she will have such a special relationship with her grandparents (both sets) as she grows up. They love her deeply. Thank you, God, for blessing my little girl with a great family. She has a great built in support system. Ok...I'm rambling. Good night.

What's this about? I decided on my birthday to make a commitment to being intentionally thankful. I challenged myself to post one thing I am thankful for everyday this year.