A thankful attitude opens windows of heaven. Spiritual blessings fall freely onto you through those openings into eternity. Moreover, as you look up with a grateful heart, you get glimpses of Glory through those windows. You cannot yet live in heaven, but you can experience foretastes of your ultimate home. Such samples of heavenly fare revive your hope. Thankfulness opens you up to these experiences, which then provide further reasons to be grateful. Thus, your path becomes an upward spiral: ever increasing in gladness.
Thankfulness is not some sort of magic formula; it is the language of Love, which enables you to communicate intimately with Me. A thankful mind-set does not entail a denial of reality with its plethora of problems. Instead, it
rejoices in Me, your Savior, in the midst of trials and tribulations.
I am your refuge and strength, an ever-present and well-proved help in trouble.
Habakkuk 3:17-18; Psalm 46:1 (Amp)
this is a glorious way to start the day
ReplyDeleteI TAKE PLEASURE IN THIS QUIET TIME WITH YOU, I AM GRATEFUL FOR MY FRIEND WHO GAVE ME THE GIFT OF THIS BOOK. THIS HAS BECOME MY FIRST ORDER OF THE DAY
ReplyDeleteThis makes me really happy! I started doing this for myself so I'd have access to it if I didn't have my book with me away from home. There has been a huge still pause in my postings though, and your comment brought that to my attention. It is the spark to start back up, so I thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully put.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
I just love Jesus calling.