Hey, can you tell me what you are thankful for? What are things that make your heart sing with praise? Hearing your encouraging words uplifts my spirit.
Going through a good time, addressing important priorities, getting them resolved, is heartening. Such has been the recent case for me. There was a period, a week and a half, earlier, where I faced plenty of uncertainties
about the future than I would care to have. It's not a fun place to be. With God's strength, the support of family and friends like you, I managed to go through these challenges with the serenity and emotional safety I needed. I’m thankful for greater clarity as to the shape and direction of my life, for, at least, the next six months. Thanks, for your prayers.
about the future than I would care to have. It's not a fun place to be. With God's strength, the support of family and friends like you, I managed to go through these challenges with the serenity and emotional safety I needed. I’m thankful for greater clarity as to the shape and direction of my life, for, at least, the next six months. Thanks, for your prayers.
I’m working with lawyers and governmental agencies to bring closure to several matters. What I have to do requires tactfulness, wisdom, balanced with honesty and integrity. Once again, I'd value your prayers as I weather this demanding time. Thanks! I'll be happy when this season of difficulty is over.
Gratitudes that Enable Us to Have an Encouraging Perspective During Stressful Times
1. God's deep love for all of us. It meets our need for peace and acceptance of ourselves.
2. The love we enjoy from friends and family. They meet our need for affection and closeness.
3. For God's word for us: they are a light unto our feet and a path unto our ways; it provides clarity and direction during uncertain times.
4. For honesty and truth: they allow us to see reality.
5. For seasons of personal growth, when we are challenged, emotionally and spiritually----our faith is exercised and strengthened during tough times.
6. For exercise: it allows us to handle stress and enhances our health
7. For prayer: it helps us to experience my sanity and serenity. It allows us to have communion with God.
8. For pets: they help us slow down and experience unconditional love.
9. For grace: it allows us to experience God's love. It also allows us to demonstrate His love towards others, especially when our nature would be to react differently.
10. I'm also thankful that grace is a gift from God. In the original Greek it's clear that it isn't a human quality. We can't manufacture it by gritting our teeth and trying to be nice towards others. It's a fruit we enjoy when we are in fellowship with the Father and His life is flowing through us.
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