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Gratitude for All Things

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (GNV) In all things, give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.   “Yes, give thanks for ‘all things’ for, as it has been well said ‘Our disappointments are but His … Continue reading

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Timeless Gratitude

Here in the US, it’s the week of Thanksgiving. I’m looking to minds wiser than mine to jumpstart my thankful thinking.   “When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them … Continue reading

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Prayer in the Green Meadows

  Psalm 23:1-2 (CEB) The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing. He lets me rest in grassy meadows.   The grassy pasture — a place of plenty, protection and peace. My green-meadow prayers overflow with gratitude. Thank you, Lord, for this … Continue reading

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Thanks for the Memories

  Philippians 1:3 (CEV) Every time I think of you, I thank my God.   Who comes to mind? Thank God!

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Itty Bitty Blessings

I noticed a few small blessings today and whispered a prayer of thanks. The rain eased up just as I walked out of the store with my groceries I noticed an error in my email right before I hit send … Continue reading

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Grateful or Hateful

I’m grateful to be living here and now.  I could have lived (or died) in Europe when the Black Death wiped out one-third of the population. I could be living just now in a place of persecution or poverty. But … Continue reading

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Count Your Thank-You’s

  “Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.” Johnson Oatman, 1897   Do my thank-you’s = my blessings? Might be I owe God some thank-you’s.  

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A Thankful Thought

    Are you thankful?   For the good stuff, yes Sometimes I get in a snit and hate everything 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB) In everything give thanks. “In everything.” All the time. Good and bad. God sets a high … Continue reading

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Abundant Praise

  Do you have enough? More than enough? Or do you need more?     • There’s never quite enough • I’m good • I have more than is good for me Think of people around the world. Think of … Continue reading

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Gratefully Content

  1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB) In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you.   Envy and gratitude can’t share the same space. A contented person is a thankful person.  

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