An Attitude of Gratitude

I find myself often, wishing I had a better attitude. Like I don't have control over it? I have complete control, yet I am choosing not to have a good attitude. "Good" meaning an attitude that displays gratitude. My company had to let three people go yesterday. Very sad, but necessary for the business aspect of things. How often I have taken my job for granted and the blessings that come with it. Wow... I have not had a grateful attitude in the past. Not because I don't like my job, but because I am focused more on the "next" thing or event and not taking time to enjoy the blessings I currently have. So much of my life has been waiting... waiting for the "next" thing or event to happen. What a waste in some ways. Not that I don't need to plan ahead... I do, but I don't want to think life will begin to get great "tomorrow" or "next week". It is great today. I want to be thankful for today. I want to use the time I have in this moment, not always dreaming about the "next".

So, with that said...

Thanks God, for the wonderful job You have given me, for the home I have, for the family I am part of, for the church I attend, for the Salvation You have given me, for the love You bless me with, the friends that You have placed in my life, the car I drive, the food You provide, the puppy that brings me joy, the hobbies that fill my time, the talents I rarely use (sorry), for the eternity I will have someday with You. Sorry I have complained, sorry I have misused the things You have given me, sorry that I have cared more about my agenda or getting somewhere on time than about the person that is standing in front of me... or driving in front of me. May I be more mindful of the daily blessings and be more willing to give of myself for others. Not because I have to, but because I want to.

Love, Me