I haven’t written a Thankful Thursday in a long time. I don’t know why – I just haven’t. But there is so much in my life to be thankful for. I need to take this time to remind myself of all the blessings the Lord has showered on me.

Today I am thankful for sunshine. Seems silly, I know, but it is really important. And if you’ve ever survived a northern winter, you’ll know how we rejoice over sunshine. The sky is perfectly blue today. Right now I don’t even see a jet contrail marring it’s unbroken surface. The light is reflecting off of the snow, so brightly you can’t look at it for long without being temporarily blinded. February sun is much stronger than December sun. It really makes a difference in the temperature of your car and your home. The dog and the cat sleep in the weirdest places, just so they can be in that one little spot of sun on the floor. Sometimes I’ll stand at the window for a while, not doing anything, soaking up as much vitamin D as I possibly can. And a February sun hints at the wonderful promise of coming spring.

God is good. God is gracious. God is faithful. He sends us the sun.

Now I’m going to move into that sliver of light slanting across the recliner.