Small worries

Lately I have been thinking of things for which I am grateful. One of the things for which I decided to be grateful was small problems. My problems aren't so bad that I can't sleep at night because I'm worrying about how I'll feed myself in the morning. I have such small problems. I am so grateful for them.

Gratitude, what an interesting idea. What is gratitude? It's recognizing that God's hand is in every little thing around us and then thanking Him for it. Gratitude makes challenges seem easier. It makes a person more happy. I'm grateful for the messes my roommates make and as I listen to them make some crazy food something right now I am excited to see what mess they will have managed to create. Trust me, they are talented.

A long with small problems and gratitude I'm grateful for prayer. Prayers come in many forms and He listens to our problems and will help us through them if we but ask. I say prayers all throughout the day. Most of them are silent and involve nothing more than expressing gratitude for a hard seat in a cold classroom while gaining a college education instead of sitting in a soft seat in jail or somewhere worse. I'm grateful for a lot of things. I love my life. It is so good to be surrounded by people that care about me without realizing it. The roommates I have are so willing so give up their comfort to have prayer every night or so that I can sleep in peace.

God is great. Miracles happen everyday. Prayers are still being answered and when life looks too dark to keep walking, be grateful that you can see and trust that the Lord is watching after you.