any little reason

give thanks in everything. for little things, or things that may seem inconsequential, we still say thank you, awesome Father.

- a few good deals this weekend on some fall clothes
- a good burger for supper last night & time w/brother to watch a movie
- 19 accident-free days at the local poultry plant

yes, this last item is actually a reason that some are giving thanks over there at columbia farms off sunset boulevard in west columbia. it's celebrated on a marquee out front. walked by there w/friends the other night (don't worry about why we were walking down sunset at night), & we found it amusing that 19 days sans a poultry-processing incident would be cause for such delight. but sometimes it's the small things. even one day, casualty free at the plant, is cause for thanks i guess.

i recently came across a penetrating question posed by francis schaeffer- "what is the present value of the love of Christ in your life?" which i think relates to the admonition to "give thanks in everything"... if the love of Christ in my life has high value right now, it's helping me see all things- little things, disappointing things, days w/o any harmful accidents, etc.- as from the hand of a good, kind, righteous, loving, just, wise, powerful, gracious Father. do we need his help to understand & remember this? yes! do we need a photo of the above-referenced marquee? i say yess, for some humor slash entertainment, for posterity, and for a reminder to be grateful for it all. check out this aerial view of the slaughterhouse:
http://wikimapia.org/10985675/Columbia-Farms-chicken-processing-plant

...& the slogan there is priceless- "truckloads of live chickens go in; truckloads of frozen chickens & a horrible smell come out." we'll push past the odor to beat all & be thankful for another injury-free day.