Be Thankful

 




My husband and a friend of ours surprised me this week with an unusual gift. It is a good-sized rock with a bumble bee on the left and the word “thankful” across the top of the rock. It sits on my desk next to my computer.

On the underneath side, It has my name and the year's date (2025),

All this has made me think on my being thankful. Am I being thankful enough? Am I thankful when God doesn't answer my prayers as I want Him to? Do I act thankful when we have several days of gloomy, rainy days? Am I thankful when my plans for the day get changed by someone else?

For me, I have to keep in mind that He is in control, not puny little me. Some days, I find it difficult to remember this. I also have to remember that God is sovereign, He can do anything He wants.

Prayer: Father God, thank You for reminding me I am to be thankful for all You do for us and all You allow us to do. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.


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  1. Marja Verschoor-MeijersJune 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM

    I love that rock,a nice gift indeed. Thankfulness is the key to a blessed life, I am sure of it. The Bible calls for gratitude, continuously. Thanks for this post (and the bigger letters, it helps!)

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    1. Quiet SpiritJuly 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM

      Yes, I love the rock and it's message. Once I get through this hear and this quagmire I am in I will get some rearranging done here in my computer rood and display it properly. Be Blessed/

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  2. Pamela M. SteinerAugust 27, 2025 at 4:02 AM

    It is not always easy to "BEE Thankful" in this life, when things aren't going the way we hoped or planned. But we know we can trust God to take care of us, and He knows exactly what we need. I love this rock gift! What a clever idea!

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    1. Quiet SpiritAugust 31, 2025 at 10:56 AM

      Paul tells us to pray "with thanksgiving " for all things. I have to admit that sometimes I fail to thank Him for all things. But I am learning. Be blessed.

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