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Week 46 - 11/16/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who helped you turn a challenge into a blessing

 

Scripture

Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.

Luke 17: 15-16

 

Quote

Gratitude is a form of worship in its own right, as it implies the acceptance of a power greater that yourself.

Stephen Richards
 

Week 45 - 11/9/2014

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Who to Thank

A veteran

 

Scripture

We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly

1 Thessalonians 1:2

 

Quote

Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift. It liberates us from the prison of self-preoccupation.

John Ortberg
 

Blog Posts

4/15/2014

 

. . . much easier for me to write a song about it.

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One of my favorite quotes about gratitude is from John F. Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words but to live by them.” I’ve always believed gratitude played a huge part of my life. I sometimes can see all I have to give thanks for in my life but more than give thanks, I know that the time I am grateful each year, each day, each moment, is by the way I’m living gratitude. Gratitude has been said to have molded and shaped the entire Christian life not merely by emotions and thoughts, but by actions and deeds. Continue Reading

This submission is by Celia Whitler, Songwriter, author, singer and friend of FUMCR.

4/1/2014

 

Gratitude for the HAPPY People!

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I have been trying my best to keep up with the thank yous in our year of gratitude. It’s not only been a challenge to think of who to thank, but also a lot of fun. I find myself constantly on the lookout for who I can thank! Most of the time it comes easy because there are so many wonderful people out there~ just being themselves, but making our world a brighter place. Continue Reading

This submission is by Glenda Hanks, FUMCR Member.

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