Posts Tagged ‘grateful heart’
Complain
I have found myself complaining about something that seems unjust or unfair. It is often something rather simple and when I look back it’s rather dumb. One of my kids heard me complain about something once and told me that “was definitely a ‘first world’ problem”. I got the message because I was whining. When…
Read MoreGlad
I try to see the glass half full instead of half empty. I try hard to be an optimist – one who expects a favorable outcome or one who takes a favorable view of most every situation. I sometimes fail miserably at this. It is sometimes a challenge to be an optimist and a “realist”…
Read MoreThank You
These two words are really big words. I believe that they are more powerful than they are polite. Please don’t misunderstand. I was taught to say “please” and “thank you” because it’s polite. I would suggest that these two simple words are huge to building relationships at all levels of life. The wealthiest people and…
Read MoreHumbled & Filled With Gratitude
When I think about the God of the Universe helping me or paying attention to my prayers, it is humbling. I am convinced of His Presence in me because I’ve seen His work firsthand. I’ve been the recipient of His rescue and His Grace. I know what it’s like to feel lost and I remember…
Read MoreGet Dressed
I sometimes forget to be thankful for the ability to dress myself. I also forget that I have choices every day. There are people whom I’m aware of that can’t get dressed by themselves and they have very limited choices in what to wear. I wear casual slacks and a branded shirt most days. I…
Read MoreGrowing In Love – Still
I am still learning the heights and depths of love. This is an incredibly complicated concept, yet it is simple. I was first married over 35 years ago and learned to love a spouse. I became a Dad over 31 years ago and I learned to love my children. I now have grandchildren and my…
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