Thankfulness

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Gratitude comes from having the right perspective. It's being able to look at what you have and being thankful for that, rather than longing for what you don't have.

Do you know why you should feel grateful? You are a part of God's plan, you are touched by God's tenderness, and you are a victor in God's victory. What greater blessing could there be?

It's incredible that anyone could look at the kindness of God, the faithfulness of God, and the goodness of God and not feel any emotions of gratitude.

Remember the Lord. Remember who is in control. Remember his goodness in your past. Remember God's closeness in the present. Remember his power for the future.

FATHER, we want to see you and know you better. We ask you, Father, to help us see Jesus and to deepen our faith upon seeing him more clearly.

Life Lessons from the Inspired Word of God
The Inspirational Bible.
Max Lucado/General Editor

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Yesterday morning when I was reading the paper a comic strip called Mutts stood out. My favorite character in this comic strip is a black and white cat named Mooch. Mooch has a speech impediment and loves to chew on her favorite toy- a little pink sock. Sometimes Mooch sings a little song and keeps repeating the words:"little pink sock, little pink sock."

This may seem like an odd thing to inspire me but there was a picture of Mooch gnawing on her person's pink sock with this quote:
"Not what we have, but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance."
J. Petit-Senn

There is wisdom to be found everywhere, even in the most unlikely places. I hope that I can learn from the simplicity of a little cat in the 'funnies' who appreciates the simple and wonderful things of life. "Little pink sock, little pink sock."