06/24/2026
“A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.” I read that quote somewhere.
And don’t we all have times when a miracle would be just grand? But are
we grateful for all the seemingly small things in every day of our lives? For
example, clean water. All we need to do is open the tap or flip open a cap. We
don’t walk miles to fill water jugs. We can have a long, hot shower almost any
time we want. Or sunshine on a day when you need an energy boost. Or that
phone call from a friend you haven’t talked with for years. Or a beautiful new
snow. Or a word of appreciation from someone who didn’t even know you
were struggling with discouragement. A few minutes for a nap. Your favorite
worship song on the radio as you drive to work. A whisper from the Spirit to
remind you that God is right there with you.
Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God, our Father.
—James 1:17 (NLT)