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Tag Archives: gratitude
Unexpected Gratitude
Joseph’s brothers thew him in a pit and sold him into slavery. He wound up in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Not much there to inspire gratitude. Years went by. Joseph became the #2 man in … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Genesis 50:20, gratitude, Joseph
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Delayed Gratitude
Jesus healed 10 lepers. Only one took time to offer a proper thank you. Luke 17:15-16 (NIV) One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged gratitude, Luke 17:15-16, ten lepers
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Interrupted Gratitude
Luke 8:41-42 (NIV) Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come to his house because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying. Surely Jairus was grateful when Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged gratitude, interruption, Jairus, Luke 8:41-42
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Graduation Gratitude
‘Tis the season for graduations … when students step into the next chapter of their lives. ‘Tis the season for gratitude: parents are grateful their kids reached this milestone, teachers are grateful another class made it through, and students are … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, graduation, gratitude, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 23:3
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Reconciliation with God through Christ
Romans 5:10 (NIV) For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Reconciliation is God’s doing, not mine. Good morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged gratitude, Lent, reconciliation, Romans 5:10
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A Big Fat Thank-You
It’s Fat Tuesday, a time set aside for over-indulgence. If I have the time, money and opportunity to over-indulge, I owe God a big fat thank-you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Give thanks in all circumstances … “All circumstances” covers Fat … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Fat Tuesday, gratitude, Psalm 16:6
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Bitter Self-Talk
Envy sneaks into my self-talk. I compare myself to others, and it doesn’t look good. “It’s not fair.” “She doesn’t deserve it.” “I’m better than she is.” Instead of rejoicing in someone else’s success, I plant seeds of bitterness. Hebrews … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged bitterness, envy, gratitude, Hebrews 12:15, self-talk, unlimited grace
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Missed Gratitude for New Creations
A name and face kept interrupting my thoughts. It was my difficult, arrogant boss from a short-term job decades ago. Moving on, I’d put those unhappy months out of my mind. A quick internet search led me to my former … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:17, gratitude, new creations, transforming power
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Missed Gratitude for a “No” Answer
“Thanks for prayers that Thou hast answered, Thanks for what Thou dost deny!” Thanks to God August L. Storm, 1891 Trans. Carl L. Backstrom, 1931 Yes or No, God is right — He always is. Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged answered prayer, August Ludvig Storm, gratitude, Thanks to God for My Redeemer
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Missed Gratitude for Long Legacies
I’m part of a church established more than a hundred years ago. Folks long dead had the faith to buy the property and build a house of worship. I’ve listened to sermons, vacuumed the sanctuary, taught Bible lessons and served … Continue reading
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Tagged gratitude, Hebrews 12:1, legacy of faith
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