Gratitude sees much in little

​Charles Spurgeon      You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men … Continued

A sense of gratitude

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I will extol the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the LORD. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together!” Psalm … Continued

Giving thanks

“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!” Ephesians 5:20 ~ ~ ~ ~ One day, Johann Tauler of Strosbourg met a peasant and greeted him, “God give you a good … Continued

A posture of gratitude

  Giving Thanks Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to the Lord!  Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Acknowledge that the Lord is God. He made us, and we are his— his people, the sheep … Continued

Rest in the quiet consciousness

(John MacDuff, “The Rainbow in the Clouds”) “Let the Lord be exalted, who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” Psalm 35:27 What is “prosperity?” Is it threads of life weaved into a bright outcome? a full cup? ample riches? worldly applause? … Continued

Be thankful for the small things

“Be thankful for the small things–the trivial things and the mundane things!” (Grace Gems) ~ ~ ~ ~ One day, Johann Tauler of Strosbourg met a peasant and greeted him, “God give you a good day, my friend!”   “If … Continued

Thanks is more than a season

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we are reminded: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The challenge to live gratefully is for all of us. No matter what situation we find ourselves … Continued