As we enter into the Fall season, with the leaves changing colors, I’m reminded of the famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi-- "Be the change you wish to see in the world." Current events tell us that the world can be an ugly place. Thankfully, we have a choice. We can be part of the ugliness, [...]
Happiness Tip— Start each day with a grateful heart! Keeping an attitude of gratitude is one of the most powerful things we can do to move towards a truly happy life. Life doesn't have to "feel" perfect to be grateful. There's lots to be thankful for, if we look carefully. Give thanks to God for [...]
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Happiness Tip for troubled hearts #1: Count your blessings
Call to mind God’s blessings moment by moment, especially when things seem at their worse. A thankful heart cannot exist with an anxious heart. Try taking a “thank you God” walk daily, and count your blessings with each step, being mindful of the moment at hand, your surroundings, and your breath. Before you know it your focus will shift from fear to faith, and the weight you are carrying will be lifted by God.
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Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends! Join with me in giving God thanks by meditating on this beautiful Thanksgiving prayer/poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson: We Thank Thee
Is your "to do list" packed for the day? Probably so, just like mine. Let's take a deep breath before we begin the day and tell God how awesome He is! He should be the most important focus of our day, from which everything else finds its meaning. For in Him we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28).
Psalm 103
Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name . . .
Cross Thoughts . . .
When I think about the cross of Christ so many thoughts and emotions come to mind. The foremost thought being gratefulness, and the foremost emotion being peace.
When we begin our day with a grateful heart we won't find room to complain. Thankfulness and negativity cannot co-exist.
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