Lately, it’s been pressed on my heart to talk about the need to say thank you. Life can be so crazy and so full of highs and lows. It’s easy to get stuck at an obstacle or a disappointment and feel like that’s all there is. But despite that, say thank you.

To say thank you is to acknowledge that there’s still something to smile about, to inspire you, to strengthen you, and to bring joy to your life. When things are going badly or things aren’t moving fast enough, say thank you. Thank Him for the now, for the was, and for the will be. Say thank you for the breath in your body, the sun that is shining, and the movement of your limbs. To say thank you is to say your current situation can’t keep you down. You will not lose your joy, your motivation, and your peace. So whether everything is perfect, terrible, or somewhere in between, you are still here standing. Gloriously. That’s the beauty of God during this journey.
Are you breathing? Thank you for another day of life.
Is the sun shining? Thank you for being able to see the sun’s beauty and feel its rays.
Were you late to work today? Thank you for protecting me from possible dangers in my commute.

You get the idea. It’s a great move to seriously practice the art of saying thank you and meaning it. Center yourself in gratefulness and watch what God will do.

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:17

Until next time, twentysomethings.