Count Your Many Blessings, Name Them One By One

Yesterday was a rough day. The littlest things got under my skin and then it was one thing after another to the point where NOTHING was pleasant, where everyone and everything was trying my patience. So, when "the last straw" hit I knew I had to do something to change my mood...I began by counting my blessings...and naming them one by one. (in no particular order)

Test results indicate NO cancer in my stomach

Five beautiful and HEALTHY grandchildren

The promise of eternity in Heaven

Reliable transportation

My children who love and serve Jesus

Laughter

Blue sky and warm air on my skin

Living in a free country

My husband of 28+ yrs whom I adore and who treats me like a queen

Many strong friendships

Time alone

My talents and abilities

My mother, whose body is broken, but mind is clear and healthy

My son's girlfriend was not injured Saturday when she was involved in a horrible auto accident

The list can go on and on and on

As these things are going through my mind I find that things like: someone inconsiderately leaving a cart in the middle of the aisle at WallyWorld is not as big an issue as I made it...the cashier who talked with her co-worker (about smoking) the whole time she was processing my order may have been rude but it wasn't worth getting upset about...the fact that I can't get a hair appt before this weekend isn't going to change who I am, just how I look.

So, what "things" are bugging you, getting your goat, pulling you done, clouding your vision? Are they worth allowing them to steal your joy, raising your blood pressure, and generally ruining your day?

Take time today to count your blessings!