Often we are thankful for things that do happen–and complain over things that don’t. I know I do.
But sometimes, it’s worthwhile to stop and think about all the things that haven’t happened–and be thankful for those.
This week, I’m thankful…
…that when my eyes suddenly itched and filled with tears and I could no longer see, I did not wreck my car. (I was able to turn to a side street where I parked for five minutes until I could see again to return home.)
My eyes once they’d calmed down–and I had gotten safely home.
…that I did not have a resident inexplicably lose 35 lbs in 6 weeks.
…that I did not slip on the ice on my way into work
…that I have not received the wrath I was due.
I’m also thankful for some things that DID/WILL happen…
…that I had a song of worship in my heart as I started work
…that I somehow had a restful day of labor
…that I received a letter from my brother in the mailbox
…that I have a concert to look forward to this evening
…that I have obtained an inheritance in Christ Jesus (Eph 1:11)