Appreciate What You Have

We seldom know the value of what we have until we lose it. And most times, it is because we usually compare what we have with what we are looking for and that sometimes makes what we have really small. But what I have learnt with the little time I have spent here on earth is that whatever you have is valuable. You need to appreciate what you have before it appreciates.

Have you ever had something you considered so worthless and someone then comes along and compliments you for that thing? Its value immediately appreciates and you feel valuable owning that thing. But you do not need to wait until people appreciate what you have before you appreciate it. You need to consciously continue to appreciate what you have. You have a bed to sleep, a family to call yours and something to do. Consider the number of people around the world who basically have nowhere to call home.

When you begin to realize the numerous things that you have, you can come to realize that you are indeed lucky to be here. But realizing and appreciating what you have is supposed to push you to seek for more. Understand that if God can provide you with what you have, then you can get more. Imagine the number of people that wish they were still alive today. Imagine the number of people that have died from wars, diseases and so many more. You are still here. Be grateful and appreciate that.

Believe me, when I say this, you are valuable and everything around you is valuable. You may not be able to immediately see that but when you think deeply, you would be grateful. And only when you are grateful can more come your way. So as you continue your day today, remember to appreciate everything that you have. And in appreciating all you have, appreciate even the bad, and realize that it might be your pathway to doing good. Never dwell so much on the bad, focus on the good you have and the good you can do. It never matters what we have done, it is what we decide to do from now that matters. So no matter what you have, I say again be grateful.

And continue to pray and seek for more. In seeking for more, it becomes easy for you to see how much more you get when you are grateful for what you have. If you are never grateful for what you have, new things would come your way and you would never be able to recognize and even appreciate it. And when you cannot appreciate what you have, you can never indeed have anything. The world is a place of so many pleasures, be grateful for what you have and you would be pleased. Thanks and God bless.