“Lord, It Is Good to Give Thanks to You.”

by David Lins  |  06/13/2021  |  (Being) Catholic Matters

Name five things you wish were different about your life right now. Snap your fingers and it is done. Big or small. Go! (I’ll wait right here.)

Maybe you went big right off the bat and tackled topics like eradicating Covid from the Earth, healing a parent, overcoming an addiction, or bringing a child back to the Catholic Faith. Maybe you ticked off some boxes that have been annoying you for years like squeaky stairs or losing that extra twenty pounds. (I’m sure those two biographical answers are COMPLETELY unrelated.) Or maybe you leveled up a few items like obtaining a nicer vehicle, getting that cabin, or being given that overdue promotion.

But now, let’s shift gears and name five things in your life you are grateful for right now. Big or small. Go! (I got nowhere to be. Do it.)

Maybe you went big right off the bat and thought about the health of your loved ones, you immediately recognized the blessing of your family or friends, or you even thanked God for the Catholic Faith. Maybe you ticked off some simple things like no-snow winters, the game of golf, or the regular blessing of a full stomach. Or maybe you thought of your material blessings like that beautiful car, the view from your living room, or the ability to retire.

Didn’t actually come up with five? STOP READING AND DO IT. Now, I want you to be aware of your emotions as you think about those things. Psalm 92 says it best: “Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.”

Questions? Comments? Reach David at dlins@oloj.org