I am thankful for the material world. I’m thankful for things that can be seen and touched and tasted. Lately I’ve enjoyed
- warm gingerbread smothered in cold homemade applesauce.
- a snuggly pup.
- warm, fresh laundry.
- smooshy snow.
- crisp air.
- bright sunshine. (Sorry. Couldn’t resist)
- hot green tea.
- a view of the mountains from every window.
A material world is God’s good gift to us and, in the end, it will not be taken away, but delivered from its corruption—which is our fault, by the way—so that we can keep on enjoying God’s gift of material blessings throughout eternity. I say hooray for that and thank you, Lord.
On Thursdays throughout this year, I plan to post a few thoughts of thanksgiving along with Kim at the Upward Call and others.