Spiritual Thoughts

  G ratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance,  chaos into order, confusion into clarity.... it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and  creates a vision for tomorrow. ~ Melody Beattie Let  the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful . ~ Colossians 3:15

  Friday Tale ~ I am Thankful * for the spouse who says it's hot dogs tonight because she/he is home with me, not with someone else.  * For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because that means she is at home, not on the streets. * For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed. * For the mess to clean after a party, because it means that I have been surrounded by friends. * For the clothes that fit a little too snug, for it means I have enough to eat. * For my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am out in the sunshine. * For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home. * For all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means that we have freedom of speech. * For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with transportation. * For my huge heating bill, because it ...

M ake a list of all the things that you are thankful for. You will be surprised by all of the good things that you already have in your life.  ~ Anonymous   L et the peace of Christ to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts  and be thankful. ~ Colossians 3:15

  K eep praying. BUT be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your prayers. ~ Willam Culbertson   L et the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body, and be t hankful. ~ Colossians 3:15

  Friday Tale - Gratitude Assessment   M ake the coming year an amazing year of gratitude and blessings:   Three amazing people in my life are: 1. 2. 3.   Three great things about my home and where I live are: 1. 2. 3.   Three great things about where I work and what I do for a living are: 1. 2. 3.   Three great gifts of unique talents and skills I have been given are: 1. 2. 3.   Three great gifts of knowledge and experience I have been given are: 1. 2. 3.   Three ways I have experienced blessings in my life are: 1. 2. 3.   Three ways in which my life is wealthy, abundant and prosperous are: 1. 2. 3.    Be Thankful for all the good in your life and make 2024 even better! ~ from Jim Gentil   I n everything give thanks,  for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18

  B e thankful every chance you get. Not because life has been easy, perfect, or exactly as you had anticipated, BUT because you choose to be happy and grateful for all the good things you do have, and all the problems you know you don't have. ~ Max Lucado   L et the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body, and be thankful . ~ Colossians 3:15

T he thankful receiver bears  a plentiful harvest. ~ William Blake    E nter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the LORD is good; His loving-kindness is everlasting. ~ Psalm 100:4-5

Friday Tale: Thankful 1.          The birds chirping early morning 2.           Waking up and seeing your spouse sleeping peacefully next to you 3.           Seeing the early morning sky 4.           The sunset over the horizon 5.           The first cup of tea 6.           The steaming hot coffee 7.           The delight on your parents’ face when you visit them 8.           Sharing jokes with your grandkids 9.           The family prayer time 10.     ...

S ome people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses. ~ Alphonse Karr  A nd let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts... and be thankful. ~ Colossians 3:15

I n Luke chapter 17, Jesus told a parable about 10 lepers who were healed. Only one of the ten returned to thank him. Could it be that we are the same? Could it be that we only 10% of us thank God for the blessings that we receive? There is so much to be thankful for. Today, take the time to ensure you are not among the 90%. ~ Anonymous  H e delivered me... Therefore will I give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, .... and sing praises to Thy name. ~ Psalm 18:48-49