There’s So Much to Be Thankful For
- Amy Blossom
- 6 hours ago
- 3 min read
The week of Thanksgiving always seems to come with a long to-do list, doesn’t it? The cooking. The cleaning. The grocery store runs. The schedules. The expectations. And all the little pressures that stack up this time of year.
It’s so easy to get swept up in everything we think we have to do, and forget the simple, quiet beauty of what this day is actually about.
Thanksgiving isn’t meant to be a rush. It’s an invitation. A gentle pause in the middle of a busy season reminding us: There is still so much to be thankful for. Not in a forced, “pretend everything is perfect” way, but in a real, grounding way that says, “Lord, even in the midst of the busyness, You are always good.”
When we shift our focus from what’s demanding our attention to what deserves our gratitude, our hearts settle and our perspective changes. Not because everything is perfect. Not because life is easy. But because God is faithful. And that’s exactly where gratitude leads us.
Being Thankful Shifts the Heart
The world trains us to notice what is missing. Jesus trains us to notice what He’s doing.
Every time we pause long enough to thank Him, something inside us softens. The stress loosens. The perspective clears. Gratitude doesn’t change our circumstances but it absolutely changes us.
The more we thank God, the more we begin to see Him everywhere:
· In the morning light…
· In a quiet cup of coffee…
· In family gathered around the table…
· In the memories of those we miss…
· In the laughter we share today…
· In the grace that holds us through every season.
God’s Goodness Is Still Here
Even in a year that may have felt heavy, uncertain, or stretched thin, the goodness of God has always been there. The whole time He’s been present, patient and providing in ways we may not have noticed.
When we stop for a minute to reflect on the past year, we will see that God has generously blessed us in small ways, big ways, and even in unexpected ways. In fact, if you look hard enough you will even find hidden blessings, as well. All of them whispering the same truth: “The Lord is good.”
Thanksgiving Is More Than a Holiday
Thanksgiving is not just a holiday. It is an attitude of the heart and a posture of remembrance. It’s a way of living that keeps us securely anchored in who God is, not what life feels like.
Today isn’t about having a picture-perfect table or a flawless family gathering. It’s about recognizing that every good thing “comes down from the Father of lights” (James 1:17).
A Moment to Pause
So, today, wherever you find yourself - whether it be surrounded by a full house, traveling to see family, or navigating a quiet holiday, take a moment to breathe in the blessings of God.
Thank Him for what He’s done. Thank Him for who He is. Thank Him for what’s still ahead. And thank Him for already having everything worked out. Because no matter what this year has held, one truth remains:
There’s so much to be thankful for, and it all traces back to God’s incredible, unchanging love.
A Simple Thanksgiving Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your goodness that never runs out, Your mercies that begin fresh every morning, and Your faithfulness that carries us through every season. Give us eyes to see Your hand in our lives today and every day, and a heart that stays tender with gratitude. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Have a wonderful, gratitude-filled Thanksgiving.
Blessings,
Amy
