Whatever your lot in life, wherever you find yourself--never take anything for granted. Today, you woke up--the gift of life should never be taken for granted. This day will never be repeated so don't waste it away by taking it for granted. Time is of the essence, never to be taken for granted because you never get it back once it has passed. The phrase "take for granted" means: "fail to properly appreciate (someone or something), especially as a result of overfamiliarity; to expect someone or something to be always available to serve in some way without thanks or recognition; to value someone or something too lightly." How are you doing with that?
The way life works, the more thankful or grateful you are, the more you are able to appreciate life and things--and you are happier, at least to be content. You may have slept at home, in a bed, had power (electricity) when you woke up, water to drink and to bathe in... simple things we often take for granted. Be thankful and don't complain. Some people don't have all those "luxuries" (even though they are necessities) yet they manage to make it through each day being grateful for what they have.
Never take your spouse, children, family, friends, church, job, health, etc. for granted. Life is full of surprises and things change when you least expect them--even if you prepare. How are can you ensure that you are not taking people or things for granted? Think about how you feel when people take you for granted... when you realize that the relationship is one-sided and you are not being appreciated? Not that you should seek to be appreciated... that should come naturally when you are not taken for granted. Do your part and learn to appreciate, acknowledge with gratitude and never take for granted anyone or anything.
Life isn't perfect. You have choices about taking things for granted. It doesn't just happen. One day, things may change and then you realize what you have lost when it's gone. Don't wait for that to happen. If anything gets lost or ends and you never took it for granted, you will be thankful for the memories you created together.
As you live your life with Jesus, don't take Him for granted that you even forget about talking to Him daily or consult Him in all your decisions. Read His Word, continuously nurture the intimate relationship with Him. He will help and guide you not to take things in your life for granted as well. Today, be intentional about not taking anyone or anything for granted! Don't take today for granted!
