I sat down to write a profound reflection on gratitude. I intended to compose beautiful words about what it means to give thanks. I tried to focus on finding the right way to describe what this day is to be about.
But, Annie just wanted me to play with her.
My six-month-old niece was scooting around at my feet. She let out a delighted squeal as she gripped my pant leg and tried to pull herself up. She looked at me with her big blue eyes and gave me a heart-melting, dimpled smile.
I put away my writing and got down on the floor.
Thanksgiving is about, well, giving thanks for all that God has done for us.
Gratitude, though, is more than what we say – it’s how we live.
Gratitude is about thanking God for Annie and then getting down on the floor and enjoying the blessing of her little life.
Gratitude is about thanking God for your family and then savoring the laughter shared around the dinner table.
Gratitude is about thanking God for your friends and then treasuring the conversations over a cup of coffee.
It is expression and enjoyment.
Words of gratitude without a life of gratitude are empty.
Let’s express our gratitude today, but let’s not forget to enjoy what God has given.
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