Did you know that gratitude will give you, what I like to call, “bounce-back-ability?” It’s true! People who show more gratitude and thanksgiving are simply more resilient. They seem to have the ability to handle stress and express a more pro-active approach to the challenges they face. Let’s be honest, […]
21 Days of Thanksgiving- Day 9
Giving Thanks provides an opportunity for God to bless you Today’s Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your […]
21 Days of Thanksgiving- Day 8
Over the last seven days as you have taken the opportunity to express thanks to others for their contribution in your life, it has taken the focus off of you and on to others. There is a common ego-centered, self-centered battle that every one of us are born with. It […]
21 Days of Thanksgiving- Day 7
I believe that people who give thanks on a continual and in a consistent measure are better able to handle stressful situations and better able to reach their goals. Gratitude puts you in the mindset that is necessary to be a winner, not a whiner. While giving thanks, people acknowledge […]
21 Days of Thanksgiving- Day 6
I walked up to a young man the other day working in the kitchen of a fast food restaurant and thanked him for his excellent service. I watched him go above and beyond what he was expected to do. I wanted him to know that I had recognized his superior […]
21 Days of Thanksgiving- Day 5
No doubt, you have had to be a little more intentional about being thankful. You have probably had to go out of your way at least a little to fulfill the challenges of the last four days. But giving thanks is an attitude first and an action second. Pray today […]
21 Days of Thanksgiving Day 4
I want to encourage you to be intentionally thankful every day. You will notice that being constantly mindful of all the things that you are thankful for will increase your positivity about life. With all the negativity in our world today, we could benefit from being more positive. Being thankful […]