An Attitude of Gratitude

An Attitude of Gratitude

Whenever I’m feeling down, depressed, or a little “off”, I find it helpful to spend some time thinking about all the reasons I have to be thankful— for the many ways that God has blessed me. Some call this a “gratitude list”. Almost without fail, making my gratitude list reorients my perspective and resets my emotions, lifting my thoughts away from my current circumstances and toward God, my Father, who loves me and helps me.
October 12, 2022

Stuff Happens

What do the problems, troubles, and challenges that periodically exist in my life actually mean? Sometimes, the problems are the consequences of my decisions or behaviors. Other times, troubles in my life stem from the consequences of the decisions or actions of others. Often, the challenges in my life have nothing to do with the consequences of my behavior or decisions. I know from examples in the Scriptures that there are people who experienced trials and trouble, the cause of which was something totally out of their control. In other words, stuff just happened. The examples of Joseph, David and Job illustrate that, sometimes, stuff just happens, and God is still good and still in it all.
August 2, 2022