For years this was the view from my living room and deck. I woke up in the morning and found myself counting my blessings and returned home after work with the same joy. Did I deserve such beauty?
It's been several years since we downsized and our view is nowhere near as spectacular. I keep this photo as the wallpaper on my phone as a reminder of the beauty of life. Now when I look at it I think of all of the fullness in my life. A loving wife and daughter, the blessings of good friends, a job that I enjoy, the companionship of my dogs and more. God has given me grace and beauty that I do not deserve and this serves as a daily reminder.
I am not always as grateful as I should be. I let things that go wrong or are unexpected throw me for a loop and lose my focus on what is important. When I view this picture of God's creation and remember James 1:12 ("Blessed is the one who preservers under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those that love him.") I suddenly realize what I should be thankful for.
Are you focused on gratitude? It changes your perspective every time that you remind yourself.
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