Sometimes the routine chores of life can weigh heavy, especially when the chores stack up and there seems to be no end in sight. I'd like to use this Thankful Thursday opportunity to see things differently for a change. I want to count my chores as blessings!
I'm thankful for the dirty dishes in my sink because it means my family has food to eat.
I'm thankful for the laundry to do because it means we have clothes to wear.
I'm thankful for the house to clean because it means we have a roof over our heads.
I'm thankful for the diapers to change and the toys to pick up because it means I have healthy children.
I've been reflecting this week as we come to the celebration of Jesus' birth. It's my favorite time of year and I don't want to miss a minute of it and all the special memories we can make as a family. So, this week:
There were dirty dinner dishes in the sink, but we went out to see Christmas lights anyway.
There was laundry to do, but I made Christmas cookies with the girls instead.
There were errands to run, but we stayed home and drank hot chocolate and read books together.
There was a house to clean, but I put it off and made Christmas crafts with the girls.
Today I'm thankful for the many blessed moments God has given me with my precious family to savor and enjoy. I'm thankful for the stillness in my soul to enjoy the traditions we're creating, rather than rushing to just get things done. Happy Birthday, Jesus!
3 comments:
This is quite a list! I think I've grumbled about each item at least once in my lifetime. You have a blessed Christmas!
This list could have been read out of my very heart too - seeing our chores as sacred acts of worship and a reason to be thankful certainly goes a long way in helping us keep our eyes where they belong - on Jesus.
Merry Christmas and God bless!
PS: I <3 the quote in your header...
Great and sweet post!--- and Im sure those cookies were too. ;o}
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