Repost @annvoskamp Sure, it can seem like only the blind & naive Pollyannas give thanks, but the truth is: The jaded end up wearing a heavy stone around their necks that breaks their own hearts. And behind the shade being thrown by every cynic is a visionary who just needs to turn to see amazing grace. The brilliant ones are those who choose to see the Light in everything. And the brave are the ones who focus on all things good & who give thanks now & get joy even here. It’s the grateful who are the change agents who bring the greatest Light to all the world. It’s those who count gifts who realize: You counter apathy by counting the good ways of God… Count blessings & you encounter the One who can always be counted on… “'And on the night He was BETRAYED... Jesus He broke bread & lifted it up & GAVE THANKS.' If Jesus can give thanks *in that* — we can give thanks in everything. If Jesus chooses gratitude as elemental in destroying evil — do we have a better weapon against the dark? If out of a cosmos of choices, Jesus chose to give thanks in the face of evil, then maybe our giving thanks for all of these gifts *is the best way to face the day.* #1000Gifts #ChooseJoy #OTGOBS #bethegift #thanksgiving #thanksliving —> https://bit.ly/1000GiftsOBS Let's do this, friends! Let's end the year strong in joy as we count all the ways He loves us! https://www.instagram.com/p/CkkQeLKOvqg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
