The more you recognise and express gratitude for the things you have, the more you will have to express gratitude for.
Zig Ziglar
Men by their nature are quick to remember what they have lost, the disappointments they have experienced, goals and expectations they could not met. But hardly remember all the unexpected breakthroughs, promotions, blessings, protection and provisions they have been enjoying over the time.
The fact still remain that 2010 is gone and gone for good. So many people experienced the best year of their life in 2010 while some are of the opinion that 2010 was their worst year on earth so far. No matter your experience in 2010, that you’re still alive up to this moment shows that the year 2011 may be your year of harvest of lost glory, promotion, and opportunities. All you need to begin the year on a sound note is to be thankful to God for seeing the New Year. So many people that started 2010 with you did not live to see the end of the year. Just be thankful. When there’s life, there’s hope.
To really appreciate God enough for 2010, you may have to sit down and count your blessings one by one. The need for you and me to thank God for 2010 could be due to any of the following reasons.
• Your job is intact while others lost theirs.
• Millions of people died all over the world in 2010 but you’re still alive.
• You were never a victim of kidnappers while so many people were victims.
• Your spouse and/or children are still alive while countless others lost theirs.
• Journey mercies throughout the year.
• Daily provision and protection for 365 days.
Until you sit down to count your blessings you may not know the value of the great things that the Lord did in your life last year. Stop focusing on what God did not do in the year, but rather be grateful for all that He did for you throughout the year.
This is the time to really thank God for what he did in your life last year, so that he can do more for you this year. May this year be your best year so far. Happy New Year!
Ajiboro Ayodeji is a Chartered HR Practitioner based in Lagos, Nigeria. Tel: 2348027807452. Email: jibdej@gmail.com.
