Praise the Lord, my soul. Forget not all His benefits. Psalm 103:2 NIV

I began to write some of them this morning; home, car, furniture, food, electricity, running water, clothes, bank acct, health, peace, joy, love of family, great church….the list went on and on until I was overcome & in awe.

To focus on the plenty instead of the lack changes everything. The battle wages around us, but we remain stable in His arms.

Where’s your focus today? At 1:30 this morning, my focus was getting back to sleep (which didn’t happen). When I finally managed to crawl out of bed at 4:30, I realized that I could either focus on my lack of sleep or be thankful for the few I had. My choice. It’s always my choice!

I can focus on what I need or be thankful for what I have. I can murmur and complain, or be thankful and happy. Who would you rather be around today? Whiners or winners? Be a creator of joy today by keeping your attitude and focus right.

Father, I praise you because you are God and worthy of all praise. For what you’ve provided, I thank you! I will not forget all the benefits I have discovered in serving and surrendering to You. Today, may it be like I had 10 hours of sweet sleep, and may my body be strengthened for the task I have ahead of me. It’s in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen