"The secret of happiness is to count your blessings
while others are adding up their troubles."
~ Barbara Johnson ~
My husband, Randy, would absolutely hate this quote. I can just picture him reading it, closing his eyes, pointing his face to the sky, and uttering a "Grrrr"-type sound! You see, I'm a blessings-counter, and he's a troubles-counter. It's funny that God chose us to be a pair. His trouble-counting drives me nuts at times, and I'm sure my "Pollyanna" attitude drives him crazy too!
As a parent, I know how much more I appreciate it when my children see what they have, rather than what they think is lacking in their lives. I can only imagine that God enjoys seeing us count the blessings that He gives us too, whether it be time with kids, time off work, or seeing that never-ending laundry pile gone! Take a minute and praise God for the many ways that he has blessed you. Better yet, spend some time with your family and see how many blessings you can all come up with together. I'm praying that it will be time well spent!
(The quote was taken from the book "Boundless Love: Devotions to Celebrate God's Love for You". It is a Women of Faith book by Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Sheila Walth, Barbara Johnson, Luci Swindoll, and Thelma Wells.)
