We Must (Day 179)

Not much happened today. It's my fault. I didn't find anything to do. I mean it's not like I'm living in the biggest metroplex in the United States or anything. If that was the case I would never be home... Oh wait. Well anyways, I got to sleep in, I got more cleaning of the room done, watched HP Part 2, cried some over HP Part 2 (I can't help shedding some tears when everyone starts dying), I didn't have to cook my dinner, went on a night bike ride, and got some sweet texts from friends.

The point I want to make today is that really I don't like my life right now. I want something to be proud of. I pray for some purpose, something to strive for, something to be passionate about. What I'm saying is I want to see my life start. There have been quite a few prayers with words of longing, even some complaint, but I still have things to be thankful for. We have to find the blessings everyday. We must. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Phil 4:6)

It's not always easy giving thanks for days like these, especially when they've added up to become weeks, but without saying thank you it's like I'm slapping God in the face. Ever given someone you care about a gift and they didn't seem like they even cared for it? It's not a good feeling. If you know that feeling you might understand better. Thankfully, God doesn't shy away from giving us more gifts when we forget to thank, but I would hope that we would try to show our thanks with every gift no matter how small. And that is why I still have to be thankful for these times.