Approaching the end November, the month we most associate with gratitude, this year more than previous years challenges me a step further. My soul refreshed from a month of mindful gratitude, my heart thrills with holding another lesson; gratitude and the glory of God. weekly mindful gratitude challenge Each Monday throughout November, I shared weekly mindful gratitude challenges for Mindfulness…
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Gratitude and the Glory of God
The Beauty of Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving Eve, eager anticipation of food, fellowship and fun fill the minds of young and old alike. Intoxicating aromas float gayly from kitchens, bloated with activity; escorting memories of Thanksgivings past before us. All of this and so much more envelops us in the beauty of Thanksgiving like a thick homemade quilt. Perhaps the passing of time whispers…
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Choosing Gratitude in the Hard Places
Like so many broken dreams, the glass shards slid from my hands into the waste basket. The tiny slashes on my palms betrayed the jagged edges recently held there. As I rinsed my hands under cold water, the sting of open wounds spoke of loss. Choosing gratitude in the hard places feels like holding the jagged pieces of your life,…
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Joy in the Lord Overflows in Gratitude
Journeying with JOY this month moves me closer to the end of my year long pursuit of understanding the wealth of my tiny One Word friend. As you know from following along, JOY blessed me with many transforming lessons! This month JOY met Gratitude as I learned how my JOY in the Lord overflows in gratitude. If you are new…
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Exploring the Grace of Gratitude
My goal for November involves cultivating a mindful approach to gratitude, rather than the casual lip service the month of Thanksgiving generally receives. While throwing out a quick “thanks” to someone, or my habitual “thanks, Lord” is easy and points me in the general direction of gratitude, it falls short of cultivating true heart gratitude. This week join me in…
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Autumn Reveals God’s Beauty
Mesmerized by the fading afternoon sun peeking in and out of the leaves above my head, my peaceful time in the garden delighted me, as autumn reveals God’s beauty. Though but a faint breeze, its gentle caress accompanied each falling leaf to its earth bound rest. Each leaf, as if the only one of its kind; gayly dancing on the…
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Enjoy Practicing Mindful Gratitude
The month of November ushers in thoughts of gratitude as eyes, hearts (and tummies) turn towards celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. While gratitude approaches abound, I prefer mindfully lingering with gratitude in various ways. Throughout the month on Mindfulness Monday, I’ll share unique ways you can enjoy practicing mindful gratitude. At the end of the post, you can sign up for…
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How to Seek Refuge in God
Watching the wildlife in my wooded yard provides me not only with entertainment, but timely lessons from the Creator. Recently, a bustle of activity indicated seasonal changes and the need for more permanent shelter for the coming harsh weather. Interestingly, some animals remain in their “year-round” homes while others seek a warmer climate. Wondering at the way the rabbits poked…
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Embracing Change with Gratitude
Though still lovely in the afternoon sun, a brief shadow creeps across my heart, fading the smile tickling my cheeks only a moment before while gazing upon the once colorful hyssop. Change: inescapable, uncertain, often unwelcome. Forboding at times, stealing the present and dimming the future, it taunts me. Yet, new beauty lurks on the other side of embracing change…
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