Be Thankful for the Little Things

Phil 4:11b AMP: "For I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am."

As we go into the Holiday Season, many of us just had the chance to spend time with family and friends, eat much turkey and sweet potato pie, and for some, shop till our hearts content on the infamous "Black Friday". However, during all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, please remember that there are others who didn't get the chance to spend time with family, may not have had turkey, and had no money to even think of and spent their time --maybe even home alone.

There are many times during this holiday season where I've thought about my past and thank God no matter what condition in life I'm in to be content with the little things. As He provides us with the little things to be a steward over, he will in turn grant us the much based on our character towards what we have, and our hearts during times when it seems like we should be complaining. But really why?

Many of us have our health and strength. If we didn't, many of us would not be able to even read this post. We have family and/or friends to support and be by our sides. And even if we didn't for one reason or another, we have our ultimate friend, Jesus Christ and His word to comfort and guide us during difficult times.

Many times when we don't have, it may seem like God doesn't hear us, but it's when we truly put our faith to action and trust and believe that God will provide, that at the last opportune moment, God comes at the knick of time. God is our provider--Jehovah Jirah!

Phil. 4:12 AMP: "I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened circumstances, and I know also how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every situation, whether well-fed or going hungry, having a sufficiency and enough to spare or going without and being in want."

So, I stress to you today, be thankful for the little things. There's so many things that we take for granted. It's when we get down to our last (I can truly attest) that what was once a common occurrence, truly becomes a luxury that truly makes you grateful for those moments more than any other. When God's open door swings open wide, you will KNOW without a shadow of a doubt that God was the one who gave you the promise.

God bless you and Happy Holidays!