How do you say thank you?

I was driving somewhere yesterday, to softball I think. I had the windows down, and was enjoying the heat. The sweet smells of summer were invading my jeep as I drove. I was grateful. I sent a prayer up to say Thank You.

I love moments like that. When all of the sudden, it hits you, that you are so blessed. I find myself wishing I knew more words – words that could better describe how I feel. Thankful; grateful; happy; blessed – they’re such understatements.

I don’t think it’s possible for any of us to truly grasp how much our Heavenly Father loves us. To think, not only did He give us this amazing, and awesome universe to live in, explore, and enjoy; He also gave His Son, so that we could join Him, in Heaven, which is promised to be so glorious that it will put this world to shame. Can you believe it??

To think, a few years ago I was missing out on that perspective. I didn’t allow myself to have those ‘I can’t believe it’ moments because of my own selfish choices. All that time, I thought I knew best. I even thought I was helping Him out by making every decision by myself.

I am so thankful that I found Him; that I let Him in. I never want to live another day without Him. I never want to miss anymore of those moments.

I know, nowadays, we keep ourselves too busy; we rush too much. We think about what we need to do next before we’re half-way through what we’re doing now. We’re always thinking about work, or the bills, or chores. I know I’m guilty of it. I’m lucky if I give myself one or two days a month to do nothing but enjoy life; whether it's spending time with loved ones, trying something new, or just vegging.

I think we need to pay more attention to those moments. We need to embrace them and dwell in them for as long as possible. There will always be work to do and bills to pay.

It’s like they say; no one has ever seen a tombstone that says ‘I wish I’d spent more time at work.’

Get out there and LIVE the life He gave you!