God has richly blessed me and I give thanks for this today.

Each of us has received many treasured blessings throughout our lives.  Some are treasures of health care, of home, safe travel, education, family and friends.  Some are sacred memories.  My treasure chest is open so that I can give and receive blessings freely.   It is also true of the heart.  Is the lid of your heart closed?  It so then you can neither give nor receive?

The keys to opening your heart to receive more treasures from God are gratitude and generosity.  Your response of Thanksgiving is the key to opening and enjoying the treasures God has for you.  Generosity is the act of faith that helps to keep you secure in the knowledge of two very important things.  1)  You can never generate enough treasure on your own to open your heart to God's love; and 2) While giving to God you are placing your trust and faith in the source of all treasure.  A grateful heart is an open heart, a heart that both receives and gives.

As you consider the blessings in your life during the coming weeks, please take a few moments in prayer as you remember to give thanksgiving to God.