Published by

Rev. Dr. Wayne D. Mims

on

February 5, 2024

Psalm 9:1

“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.”

With the complexities of life, gratitude is often overshadowed by the chaos we live in. I remember navigating my days without realizing or even noticing the power of being thankful. But then life threw a curve ball that turned my world upside down. As I struggled to find a way out of the darkness, I found that it was the small moments that I experienced the presence of God ignited my soul and changed my whole world.

I learned that giving thanks is something that should come from deep within our hearts. This verse reminds us that being thankful for the little things means taking the time to reflect on God’s wonderful deeds in our lives. I am grateful for the small moments that life has to offer. See, the essence of gratitude transcends mere words; it is the gateway to thankful. This is our journey toward joy that begins with counting our blessings. Through life’s trials, it is embracing the small moments that we gain solace, a divine prescription for healing our heartaches.

So let us not overlook the simple gifts; each breath, the sunrise, a comforting touch, or a kind word. These things are not to be taken lightly but cherishing the small moments with gratitude.