I’m not kidding. This very sight is one of the things for which I give thanks – often. Not just today as a writing prompt. Even though it is.
How lavishly fortunate we are to have a place, a roof over our heads with walls and windows in all our rooms to let in that glorious light from the sun that warms and comforts us, that helps grow our foods, that gives us much needed Vitamin D to ward off diseases.
Today, we live in a place of extravagance, and yet with all our extravagance without sun, moon, air, and water – we soon would not be at all.
Could we today give thanks for the common things; things that we have closed our eyes to; things that we only miss when they are gone?
So. For what are YOU giving thanks today?
Just in case you are interested 48 times in the KJV we find give thanks referenced. Here are a few and alinkfor the rest.
1 Chronicles 16:8 KJV 8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
1 Chronicles 16:34 KJV 34 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalm 30:4 KJV 4 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Psalm 79:1 KJV 13 So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.
Psalm 119:62 KJV 62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
1 Thessalonians 1:2 KJV 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
2 Thessalonians 2:13 KJV 13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
As I said these are only a few. There are moreHERE.
For a sweet, sweet side note, look at Psalm 119:62 again.
Do you think the Apostle Paul took that verse seriously? (See Acts 16:25)
A new to me recipe that is good enough to prepare again. Yes. For that, I am giving thanks today.
Especially when the ingredients are good for you, like brussel sprouts! Are you interested?
It’s a pretty dish cooking, don’t you think? It does have a suggested ingredient that my beloved cannot abide – Feta Cheese. So, at serving time I only added the Feta to my serving.
1PoundBrussels Sprouts 2/3Cup Fresh Cranberries 1/3Cup Feta Cheese 1/3Cup Pecans 1tablespoon Maple Syrup 1tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (I used raspberry Balsamic Vinegar) Olive Oil Salt & Pepper
For Inspiration. When it comes and even when it doesn’t . . . we give thanks.
For pictures. For technology in this time that transmits them for miles and miles in SECONDS.
For love. For laughter and the folks that bring it.
For Scripture that speaks loud and clear and also softly and comfortingly. For pens to write notes in the margins of the books you are reading.
For prayer journals holding answers and requests yet to be received.
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A new to me recipe that is good enough to prepare again. 
It does have a suggested ingredient that my beloved cannot abide – Feta Cheese. 
