It is good to do THIS often!  Notice the little things. Think about important things.  Smell the beautiful things!  And while you're noticing, thinking and smelling....remember the "thanking for ALL things" part!  There is something "magical" about thanksgiving.  It is actually supernatural - which is better than magical, because the Source is a real being who has a personal interest in each one of us!

God, our Maker and Father tells of His infinite love for us countless times in His holy book.  His desire is that we "come into His presence with thanksgiving"...and to "enter His courts with praise." He tells us to pray without ceasing and to love the Lord our God with all our heart!  The bottom line is - He has, through much sacrifice (Jesus, His own son) made it possible for us to have a daily and intimate relationship with HIM!!  It is so amazing that we can actually approach such a perfect and all-knowing God!  It is through Jesus that it is possible.  Without HIS righteousness we could not approach one so holy.

Take time to say thank you to the One who has promises and hope in store for all who will receive and respond to His love!  In the face of life's struggles and challenges, He is the only One who can carry us and bring us into those promises.

Thanksgiving is the way by which we present our burdens to a God who is indeed big enough to hold them - and us - as we walk through the valleys and storms.  It is also He who will one day usher us into a new heaven and earth prepared for all who have chosen to love and accept His forgiving, endless mercy.

Have a seat...think about these things...and...let thanksgiving begin.