is it thanksgiving yet??

15.for this reason, ever since i heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16.i have not stoppped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. -Ephesians 1:15-16


"Heavenly father, thank you for this day..."

this comes out naturally for me whenever i pray. but i feel like when i'm spending time with GOd, i don't thank HIm enough for everything He's done for me and for everything He's given me.

i know i've said this like a bazillion times.. but really, for me, it's harder to keep in touch with GOd during the happy moments vs. the suffering moments.. this passage just reminded me that i really need to thank HIM more and give Him credit for all the good things going on in my life.. once in a while, i'll sit down and and start comparing my life to other people's lives.. how different they are.. i've been so blessed with an amazing family, amazing friends, and an amazing opportunity to become a somebody. some people don't have these things.. it's the simpliest things tooo.. like having food on my plate, or having a bed to sleep in every night..

i'm really not thankful enough. i can't stress that anymore..

first round of exams are finally heree... i've been praying like crazyy, asking God to help me understand all the lecture notes and to ace themm. but what's missing is that heart of gratitude.

toooo much of "what i want and need"... not enough of "what i should be thanking GOd for."