Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s getting cooler in Wildwood, and my flannel shirts are making their annual debut. I even well up a bit with excitement for good things coming. And if I’m not careful, I’m always looking forward to stuff I don’t yet have.
So, here is a reminder for all of us. It is a deep Christian tradition and an act of obedience to stop and enjoy the many things God has already given us. Gratitude is essential for spiritual wellbeing. It has no monetary cost, just some time and directed thinking.
To sit and “count your many blessings; name them one by one” is an offering to God, and it is deeply nourishing to our own souls. Just think, we get to bless the Lord! David tells us in Psalm 103:1 to
Bless the LORD, my soul,
And all that is within me, bless His holy name.
That’s the crazy thing about God. When we obey Him, He is blessed and so are we. A classic win-win situation. So, make a list. In fact, have everyone in the house make a list of all the things—large and small—that they are thankful for. It’s good for the soul . . . everyone’s soul.
From all of us in Wildwood, Happy Thanksgiving!
Dave Carl
Creator, Paws & Tales