To view all things from an eternal point of view is one perspective that Jesus offers the world. Someone said that if something will not matter in five years, don't waste more than five minutes on it. I am sure there are exceptions to this rule, but it is wise to consider matters that really matter, and will matter forever.
“I appointed you to bear fruit, fruit that will
Gobble it up! Family and friends around the table, food piled high on each plate, holding hands in grateful praise while saying the blessing, pumpkin pie, an after dinner nap, texting or calling friends to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving, and leftovers-turkey breast sandwich on toasted bread, Miracle Whip and of course lays potato chips. Gobble it up!
"Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His
Giving thanks becomes a habit that defines you. It also defines the kind of day/year you’re going to have. After a while, giving thanks comes almost without effort. There is always something to value and appreciate.
“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good…” Ps.100 Conversations Within” ts 11/16/
Every morning the beauty of nature is brought into our yurt living room via a wide screen TV playing music in the background. Gratitude swells in me, especially when I look up from writing and realize that we have walked, hiked or paddled in many of these places. God has made our life rich with experiences, and more so, with family and friends with which to share them.
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving.” Ps.100 Conversations
Physical health improves by eating less and exercising more. Spiritual health will no doubt improve by consuming less and giving more. Live on less in order to give more.
"There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And...a poor man...who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table.” Lk.16 Conversations Within” ts 11/17/
