After arriving home and getting settled in, it was time to prepare dinner for the family. Family dinner is such an important time in the Grier household. There is never a dull moment and it’s always exciting to hear about what happened during the day.
I turned the oven on to preheat, but remained in the kitchen while working on something else. My senses became alarmed when I saw smoke coming from the oven. I was certain there was nothing left in the oven. I was thinking, “What could have burned that quickly?”
I was expecting to find just smoke, but once I opened the oven door; I was greeted by a flame. Then I noticed the heating element had broken in two. Remaining calm, I closed the door and turned off the oven. The flame went down and then out. It was at that moment I actually had a realization of what just happened.
Quite often when I preheat the oven, I walk away to do other things. .always multi-tasking. This time I felt compelled to stay in the kitchen. What a mighty God we serve!
Once I told my spouse, he stated, “That’s one of the unseen ways God protects us!”
There are so many opportunities for thanks throughout the day. Perhaps, you were lead not to speak in anger during a conversation. Did you notice that the traffic lights on your commute to work, actually worked, causing you to safely turn? Did you notice your cupboards low, but there were enough leftovers available to make a meal?
We have to be deliberate about our thanks! Thank you, Lord for difficult situations that remind me to rely on you. Thank you, Lord for a loving, supportive and God-fearing spouse. Thank you, Lord for a mother who was my mother and not my girlfriend. Thank you, Lord for a father who didn’t compromise discipline. Thank you, Lord for lives spared during the thunderstorm this week.
Today! Immediately! On purpose! Give thanks for the unseen blessings in your life!!
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