“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~Thornton Wilder Today I’m grateful for these “treasures” in my life: – quiet mornings – large mugs of hot coffee – slippers with fur – successful shopping trips – text messages reporting safe arrivals of travelling family members – English village murder mysteries – quiet evenings
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“The unthankful heart… discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!” ~Henry Ward Beecher Today I’m thankful for: the lovely women I get to hang out with during Moms Group Bible study every Thursday morning. I learn so much from them each week. They challenge and inspire me to live my life to the fullest. the opportunity I had to learn to read music when I was a child. It is a skill that has served me well. good conversation with my girls. encouraging
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Today I am thankful for: working ELECTRICITY! My sister-in-law in Massachusetts sent me a picture of their “new fridge.” It is a pile of coolers set up out on their deck. The snow storm last weekend knocked out their power, so they have had to be resourceful and patient as they wait for repairs to be done. clean laundry the setting sun lighting up all of the colorful trees in my neighborhood laughter a brand new toothbrush falling
For each new morning with its light,For rest and shelter of the night,For health and food, for love and friends,For everything Thy goodness sends.~Ralph Waldo Emerson grat·i·tude [ grat -i-tood] noun the quality of being grateful or thankful; appreciation Synonyms thanks, thankfulness, acknowledgement, gratefulness I have been meditating on the power of gratitude for quite some time. The stirrings in my heart began during a time when I was totally focused on everything that I did not have… not enough money, not enough time, not enough rest, not enough patience, not enough joy, not enough peace. It was during an
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:22-24