Posts Tagged ‘grateful’
Generous
This is a good word that means: “liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish”. I try to live my life being generous with my time, talent and treasure to others. There are times when I’ve given out of obligation or pressure. Generosity is not as fun when it’s expected, or I feel obligated. I think generosity…
Read MoreComplain
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 MoreFrom Now On
These three words are powerful reminders that a pivot has been made. An event or a “wake-up call” happened that helped shift my attention. I remember the location when I first believed in God and really began to trust Him. I remember when certain events took place in my life that rocked me to my…
Read MoreReceive
I have heard the phrase, “It more blessed to give than to receive” my whole life. I was taught at an early age to give. I think generosity is one of the most fun things to do for others, especially when they don’t see it coming. Giving can be great fun and I believe it’s…
Read MoreThe Lord Will Provide
These four words are easy to say and affirm EXCEPT when the situation is desperate and scary. I can remember a time when I was praying for healing for my son as he fought cancer. I was scared as I watched him get so beaten down by the chemotherapy. I remember having a hard conversation…
Read MoreBlessing & Gratitude
I recently started using these words as a “sign off” of sorts. I’m in a place of gratitude and I’m really trying to live there consistently. If it will take time to reflect on all that I have been blessed with, I should be grateful at all times. I have been doing the “gratitude snooze”…
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