Spiritual Thoughts

  L ook at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first time or the last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory. ~ Betty Smith B e  strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience;  joyously giving thanks to the Father,  who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light . ~ Colossians 1:11-12

  H e who can give thanks for little will always find he has enough. ~ Anonymous   I n everything give thanks, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18

G ive thanks for sorrow that teaches you pity;          for pain that teaches you courage --   and give exceeding thanks for the mystery        which remains a mystery still -   the veil that hides you from the infinite,        which makes it possible for you to   believe in what you cannot see. -Robert Nathan   I n everything give thanks:   for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ concerning you.   -1 Thessalonians 5:18    

BE THANKFUL Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.  Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a difference.  It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.   Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings. By Author Unknown Give thanks always and for everything to    God ...

You give thanks before meals. All right. But I give thanks before the concert and the opera, and give thanks before the play and pantomime, and give thanks before I open a book, and give thanks before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, walking, playing, dancing and give thanks before I dip the pen in the ink. Gilbert K. Chesterton Give thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John Fitzgerald Kennedy Through Him then,  let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:15-16

When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks , the fault lies with yourself. ~ Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2