A thankful heart

I had teacher inservice this week.  Typically that entail several hours of listening to things that only somewhat apply to my classroom and my life.  This was however very different.  We talked about thankfulness.  We watched a video and read articles about how thankful students actually do better in school and how to build a culture of thankfulness.  The awareness that we are blessed in each moment of our lives changes attitudes and causes individuals to try harder and work happier.  We also spent a lot of time talking about how we need to be thankful for what we have and that will make us happy.  The stuff you have is not what makes you happy, it is thanking God and realizing that you are blessed by God that makes you happy. I know I am blessed to have two such wonderful, happy, healthy, smart little girls.  I don't really believe in New Years resolutions but if there is something I want to work on this year, it is being thankful. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 says Rejoice always pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I think that says it all thanks and prayer that is God's will.