Happy Thanksgiving! Well…one day early. Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays and not just because we get to eat homemade family recipes. It’s a time of reflection and gratitude, something that we don’t always think of in our day to day lives.

As we get swept away by the business of our days, we tend to forget to stop and look around, soaking in all the things that we take for granted. Time spent with our family, catching up with an old friend, someone holding the door for you, helping you carry something to your car. These are just a few examples of things that we forget to be gracious for.

While these things are all action driven, we tend to forget the most important thing to be thankful for: the Lord and his love for us. It is him that gives us the opportunity to get up in the morning. It is him that watches over us as we complete our daily tasks. It is him that makes sure we can handle everything thrown at us in life. He’s the on that makes it all possible and all without an expectation of a thank you.

Here’s my challenge for you: at night, reflect on your day. See how many things you’re grateful for, things you didn’t realize you needed or appreciated in the moment. Take all these things in and make it your challenge to thank someone who you don’t normally thank. You never know, it might just go a long way.