After 60 and staying thankful! Can I get a witness?!?
Even though fall is my most favorite season of the year, my Mom would always need to call and say, "Joanie, don't miss fall". She knew I stayed so busy there was a good chance I may miss it.
When I do slow down I see the beautiful colors, smell the wonderful scents and feel the refreshing cool breeze. Thanksgiving wells up inside me and overflows!
I am your messenger today to say, don't miss fall! Even if you are suffering major challenges, give yourself permission to enjoy this season of thanksgiving.
God's instruction in Thes. 5:18 is to give thanks no matter what the circumstance may be.
Instead of regretting or resenting the way things are, thank God in all circumstances.
My personality is one which has to practice thanksgiving daily. When I discovered the awesome benefits I receive from giving thanks I made it a daily practice. Sometimes I name my blessings one by one. Sometimes I list them one by one.
Once my family and friends formed a Thankful Hearts Club. We made crafts together and at home. As we did this, we practiced giving thanks. It was a special, creative time of giving thanks!
This is the two major benefits of staying thankful:
- Practicing thanksgiving will awaken you anew to the Lord's presence!
- Practicing thanksgiving will release God's power in your life and circumstances!
This is what we need to live a sensational life after 60!
Let's do this together! Let's enjoy this season in a sensational, thankful way!
Enjoy your journey,
Blessings,
Joan