… when he realized that he was healed, he turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God. – Luke 17:15

When I was in high school, I used to make a daily list I called “The Positives.” They were a bunch of good things that happened to me within the day that I was thankful for. They can be as deep as passing a really difficult exam, or healing of my sickness or someone else’s, or as simple as getting to eat ice cream that day. It helped me to be thankful about everything.

I don’t know why I stopped writing that. Maybe it’s because sometimes I find it hard to think of things to be thankful for. Which is kind of silly, since there are so many things to be thankful for every single day, even if nothing “special” happened. Let’s see:

1. I have food on my table.
2. My family is complete.
3. I have a great job.
4. I have a home.
5. I have great friends.
6. I have a God who loves me very much that He showers me with blessings I hardly even notice.

What’s there not to be thankful for?

Hmm, I think I should start writing that list again. Tina Matanguihan

REFLECTION:
What are you thankful for today?

Create in me a grateful heart, O Lord.