For February 2nd:

“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;” Ephesians 5:20

I am thankful for the people that God brings into my life each day.  People that I do not know will utter a kind word or smile at me and in doing so, make a difference in how I view my day.  Throughout my work day as a pharmaceutical rep, I drive from town to town calling on offices and talking with healthcare providers about my products and certain diseases.  My territory is somewhat spread out with an expectation of a number of customers that I should get to each day.  I can be running from one office to another focused on the task at hand, but not noticing the person in the elevator next to me or walking beside me in a crowd.  Then as I rush by, a simple gesture like holding a door for me, or a kind word of “Have a good day,” snaps me out of my own little world and makes me look up, return the kind gesture or word with a “thank you” or a smile and opens my eyes to that day’s blessings.  I pray that I remember to in turn, hold the door, or smile and say hello.  In doing so, I may help someone else to see the blessings of the day.

Melinda Thedford