DID you ever hear people talking about their sorrows and troubles; often indeed, complaining about them? No doubt every one of you have. But how often do you hear them telling about the good things God has given them, and how thankful they are for them? Not so often. Yet it ought not to be so. We continually forget how much God has done for us and is doing for us all the time.
In the picture the children on the bridge seem to be on their way home from school. They are watching the cows in the stream, as they drink the cool, refreshing water and feed on the grass and flowers along the bank. See the peaceful, contented look that these gentle creatures have. The children seem to be happy as they look on. Perhaps they think of the good milk and the butter they get at home.
Yes, dear little ones, the beautiful grass, flowers and trees, the animals that help us in so many ways, the little pets that amuse and please us, the bright sunshine and refreshing showers that make things grow — all these things ought to give us thankful hearts. God gives them all to make us happy and we ought not to forget to thank Him for them. “In everything give thanks.” 1 Thess. 5:1818In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Messages of God’s Love 1/20/1901