Life

Life. Life is complicated. Life is wonderful. Life is short. Life is hard. Life is beautiful. Life is a gift.

A few days ago, the congregation I serve, and the community I live in, lost a dear friend. He died suddenly Thursday morning. Now everyone is dealing with shock, grief, and sadness. This man was not perfect but he was a truly good man who loved deeply. He was also thankful for the gift of life. He was thankful for his wife and family. He was thankful for the ability to serve God. He was thankful for his gift of music.

I say that he was thankful because I KNOW he was. Why? Because he took every opportunity to say it. He told his loved ones that he loved them. He told the church how much he loved the community that surrounded him and believed 100% in the mission and ministry they are doing. He also sang and played music from his heart...a gift that he used to bring glory to God and joy to people.

How often we tell/show others what we are thankful for? Do we tell those we love that we are thankful for what they bring to our lives? Do we share with people the blessings in our lives? How good are we at telling God we are thankful? Thankful for the gifts that have been given to us. Thankful for the gift of family(however you define family). Thankful for the gift of second chances. Thankful for the gift of life.

Each day is precious. Life is precious. How do you show your thankfulness?