This post was written a few days ago before learning of the Chadwick’s death. And I almost didn’t want to post it, but I’ve been asking God to show me my purpose and that I would walk faithfully in it. And.. for now it is this, showing up and sharing what’s been on my heart.
I pray we walk in our purpose as Chadwick did in his.
A deep sense of gratitude
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of posts related to gratitude. Even a financial advisors’ podcast asking if as a financial advisor they go through a gratitude exercise with their clients. I think more and more people are recognizing the benefits of remaining grateful, even in the midst of chaos.
There are times when I want to go to God and remind Him of the unanswered prayer requests that I still have, and I believe in those moments He reminds me, ‘but have you considered ALL the other requests I’ve answered?’… that is a powerful question.
This morning I found a prayer request from about 6 years ago and saw just how God had answered it, and it brought me to tears. Side note.. write down your prayer requests and put dates on them.
I had the privilege of being able to go away in the midst of the pandemic. As I stood close enough to a couple, but far enough to social distance, on the shores of the Caribbean Sea with the bluest of waters, she asked if I liked the hotel. I said yes, as any issue I even thought of were minor compared to the last few months. I then asked the same question back. She said it was ok, and she was hoping for more to do. I’m actually the opposite, when I go away, I’m trying to do as little as possible – so this was not something that bothered me.
As I stood there and listened to how many of her trips had to be canceled due to the pandemic and travel restrictions, I was just grateful. This was a trip I had booked months ago and prayed really hard that I’d be able to go as the time got closer and the pandemic was not even close to being done.
As I further thought of our conversation, how many times do I find fault with what I don’t have, instead of counting the blessings that I do?
Today, no matter where you are reading this from, I hope you join me in finding something (or a few things) to be grateful for.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all that you have already provided for us. Please help me to always see the best of each situation I am placed in. Help me to always have an attitude of gratitude, no matter what is going on around me.