I'm thankful for being able to hear an incredibly applicable sermon today. Actually had everything to do with my basis for starting these entries: the importance of cultivating a heart of gratitude. He read from Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. It was all about how being peaceful, content and joyful had little to do with environment and situation and alot to do with "the soil of your heart"; our ability to absorb the good that is there. There are always reasons to be bitter, jealous, discontent, he said, and all those feelings are just the beginning of a never ending slide downwards. We make progress in our life with Christ if we begin by simply being grateful.what? this is exactly what i needed to hear!
so yes, today I'm thankful for being told to be thankful.
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keep it comin!
Rejoice Always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessolonians 5: 16-18.
I encountered this verse yesterday morning, and I've had the same conviction that you have.
what was your picture?
You encourage me
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