Appreciation

I have always wondered why distance makes the heart grow fonder? When I'm away from AGO I miss it, when I'm away from home I miss it, when I'm away from camp i miss it, and when I'm away from my best of friends I miss them. When things are taken away from me I begin to appreciate what I have. When I feel distant from God, my heart yearns for His touch!
Why do we have to wait till it's gone before we show our appreciation? I have the tendency to focus on the negative aspect of every situation. I think it's common in our society. It's sad but true. It effects my spiritual life more than I would like.

There are times when I'm not happy with what God has given or taken away. I tend to focus on what has been taken away instead of focusing on what He has given me. That which I don't have becomes so attractive and I take His blessings for granted.

God reminds us to "Be Thankful" over and over again because He knows that we can't enjoy life with Him if we can't appreciate His will. Brothers and Sisters count your blessings and give those closes to you a hug. Be content with where you are. Give your all to where God has placed you. You may not like where you are but see the good and appreciate that. When God calls you elsewhere then follow Him, until then embrace all He has for you where you are and with what you have.

God I pray that I don't always have to be distant from you in order to appreciate your goodness. Lord help me to be content in where you have placed me. I pray that I can learn to love like you my Lord. Mold me and make me more and more like you.