Eyes Wide Shut

GRATEFUL GIRL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
It's funny, how we humans fail to see what's right before our eyes sometimes.

We covet the wrong things: wealth, material gains, stuff. We lament lost money or crave more possessions. We want, want, want -- more, more, more. The better job. The more expensive house. The bigger, faster car.

Sigh.

And here we are, rich beyond all imagination if we have our family, our friends, our health, our safety - our lives. Before you buy any more confetti for that self-pity party, stop. Open your eyes. Look around and see the beauty of everyday life.

Don't worry about the bank account. If your surrounded by family and friends; if you woke up feeling fine; if you have a warm (or cool!), safe place to hang your hat - smile and be glad because you're a gazillionaire.

#embracewhatmatters

Rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord. Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name; make known among the nations his deeds. Sing to him, sing his praise, proclaim all his wondrous deeds. Glory in his holy name; rejoice, O hearts that seek the LORD! Look to the LORD in his strength; seek to serve him constantly. Alleluia, alleluia. This is the day the LORD has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.