Thankful Thursday: The Basics

 Our New House 2001

"May our barns be filled

   with all kinds of crops.

   May our fields be covered

   with sheep by the thousands,

    and every cow have calves.

Don't let our city be captured

   or any of us be taken away,

   and don't let cries of sorrow

   be heard in our streets.

Our LORD and our God,

   you give these blessings

   to all who worship you."

--Psalm 144:13-15 (CEV)

Many times yesterday my heart was moved to give God thanks for the home that we live in, and the food on our table.  My husband works hard, in a good job that brings him joy and satisfaction, providing for our family in abundant ways.  We've never been in great need, nor had the inability to provide the things our children have needed.  Sure, we've had lean times, or times when we couldn't do all that we wanted to do, but we've always had a home.  We've always had food.  We've always had each other.

I couldn't be more thankful for the basics of my life!

Oh Lord, my heart cries out with thanksgiving for all the things you have blessed our life with .  Thank you for our home that provides shelter and warmth, and a place for love and joy.  Thank you for the food on our table that nourishes our bodies and gives us strength for each day.  Thank you for the clothes that keep us warm, the pillow in which we rest our head, and the electricity that allows us to use the "extras" in life.  Lord, you have always provided for our needs in abundant ways, and I never want to take that for granted.  May our hearts always turn towards gratitude and thanksgiving for the ways you provide for us, and rejoice in all the things you bless our lives with.  You have filled our barns!  You are God, and you are good.  Thank you, dear Lord.