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I am grateful
I am grateful for all the beauty in my life.
a new beginning
today i am grateful to have finally taken the steps to get sober :praying:praying
Remember and be thankful
REMEMBER AND BE THANKFUL
by Pastor Leon Fontaine
Being thankful is synonymous with being happy.
People who make it a daily practice to be thankful for all that God has done for them have a way of attracting quality relationships and excellent opportunities into their life. They exude an uplifting and infectious attitude that is inspiring to others and seem to handle problems with greater ease and happiness.
Then there are those who have lost their attitude of thankfulness, or perhaps never developed one, and repel others with their cynical attitude and negative predictions. They struggle to keep good friends and seem to always be creating unfortunate circumstances for themselves and others. They mistakenly believe they would be more happy and thankful if only they had a reason to be, and they fail to understand itÂ’s not circumstance, but rather attitude, that sets them apart from those who are happier.
In reality, there are plenty of reasons for everyone to be unhappy in this world, but many people choose a better route by deciding to develop an attitude of thankfulness.
Here are a few more thoughts about thankfulness:
1. Thankfulness keeps peace in your life. Good fortune does not always translate into a peaceful, happy existence. In fact, the Bible warns about guarding your heart in times of prosperity because that is when it becomes easy to take things for granted, become proud and lose an attitude of thankfulness, which ultimately leads to poor choices and unhappiness. Regardless of the season youÂ’re in, a thankful attitude and an ability to convey thankfulness will lead to lasting joy.
2. Everything in your life that is good comes from God. Develop, on purpose, an attitude of thankfulness by expressing gratitude each day to Him for the good things in your life, whether itÂ’s your health, your family, career, opportunities or whatever else God has blessed you with. When you fail to practice an attitude of being thankful, you run the risk of gravitating towards negative topics in life and begin thinking, dwelling and talking about all thatÂ’s wrong in the world. But when you practice giving thanks to God for the goodness in your life, you won't become an unhappy pessimist because youÂ’ll be in habit of practicing thankfulness and will automatically retain your joy.
3. In order to increase your blessings in life, you must be truly thankful for what you already have. You will ultimately lose what you arenÂ’t thankful for. ItÂ’s not enough to feel thankfulness; you need to express the feeling in the way you treat others. Find a way each day to show the people around you how thankful you are for the goodness in your life, whether itÂ’s by doing your work with a smile or going out of your way to do something nice for another person. When youÂ’re thankful, youÂ’ll experience God's presence in your life like never before. Give thanks to Him in every circumstance and show appreciation to others and you'll be amazed at the miracles released in your life.
by Pastor Leon Fontaine
Being thankful is synonymous with being happy.
People who make it a daily practice to be thankful for all that God has done for them have a way of attracting quality relationships and excellent opportunities into their life. They exude an uplifting and infectious attitude that is inspiring to others and seem to handle problems with greater ease and happiness.
Then there are those who have lost their attitude of thankfulness, or perhaps never developed one, and repel others with their cynical attitude and negative predictions. They struggle to keep good friends and seem to always be creating unfortunate circumstances for themselves and others. They mistakenly believe they would be more happy and thankful if only they had a reason to be, and they fail to understand itÂ’s not circumstance, but rather attitude, that sets them apart from those who are happier.
In reality, there are plenty of reasons for everyone to be unhappy in this world, but many people choose a better route by deciding to develop an attitude of thankfulness.
Here are a few more thoughts about thankfulness:
1. Thankfulness keeps peace in your life. Good fortune does not always translate into a peaceful, happy existence. In fact, the Bible warns about guarding your heart in times of prosperity because that is when it becomes easy to take things for granted, become proud and lose an attitude of thankfulness, which ultimately leads to poor choices and unhappiness. Regardless of the season youÂ’re in, a thankful attitude and an ability to convey thankfulness will lead to lasting joy.
2. Everything in your life that is good comes from God. Develop, on purpose, an attitude of thankfulness by expressing gratitude each day to Him for the good things in your life, whether itÂ’s your health, your family, career, opportunities or whatever else God has blessed you with. When you fail to practice an attitude of being thankful, you run the risk of gravitating towards negative topics in life and begin thinking, dwelling and talking about all thatÂ’s wrong in the world. But when you practice giving thanks to God for the goodness in your life, you won't become an unhappy pessimist because youÂ’ll be in habit of practicing thankfulness and will automatically retain your joy.
3. In order to increase your blessings in life, you must be truly thankful for what you already have. You will ultimately lose what you arenÂ’t thankful for. ItÂ’s not enough to feel thankfulness; you need to express the feeling in the way you treat others. Find a way each day to show the people around you how thankful you are for the goodness in your life, whether itÂ’s by doing your work with a smile or going out of your way to do something nice for another person. When youÂ’re thankful, youÂ’ll experience God's presence in your life like never before. Give thanks to Him in every circumstance and show appreciation to others and you'll be amazed at the miracles released in your life.
I Am Thanful today for
Finding this web site,being sober for one more day,my family and friends, to be alive.
5 years !
last week !
Who'd of thought it !
I am full of gratitude , for the Program of AA, and for SR which kept me sane !!! LOL
Hi friends, new and old
HUGX
Leigh:bday6
Who'd of thought it !
I am full of gratitude , for the Program of AA, and for SR which kept me sane !!! LOL
Hi friends, new and old
HUGX
Leigh:bday6
Than you God….
Thank you God for the me I am today. Without your help to get me sober and face the ugly stuff that was my life, I might not be here today. Last night my husband got drunk for the first time (that I know of) in over two months. At first I was afraid and felt like running back to my old thinking but because you have been with me, helping to keep me strong, I did not. I detached and am fine.
Thank you for this site and my AA group. My doctor and my councelar and me. I have been looking for someone to love me all my life. Who knew I was looking for me?
Thank you for this site and my AA group. My doctor and my councelar and me. I have been looking for someone to love me all my life. Who knew I was looking for me?
What i’m grateful for.
I'm grateful for ...
What I do still have in this life.
For still having those who mean the most to me.
The lessons that I was forced to learn the hard way.
Seeing the way I was living was completely wrong.
And finding this website. ;-)
What I do still have in this life.
For still having those who mean the most to me.
The lessons that I was forced to learn the hard way.
Seeing the way I was living was completely wrong.
And finding this website. ;-)
My Gratitude list
A second chance at life: Revovery.
People who care.
Family.
A job.
Will power.
The ability to make the right choices.
The places such as NA and CA exist.
People who care.
Family.
A job.
Will power.
The ability to make the right choices.
The places such as NA and CA exist.
Grateful Today.
Today I am grateful for so many things. I just got home from a nice walk and was out in the woods, something I really enjoy doing. Hearing all the birds, listening to the waterfalls on the river, and just breathing in the clean air.
I have so many things to be grateful for. We are getting a new furnace and it costs us nothing. We got new insulation in our house. So we will be toasty warm this winter.
I have my husband and son whom I love to death.
I have my health.
I have my home and my job.
I have my family and friends.
I have my Higher Power.
I don't smoke or drink.
I have an attitude of gratitude.
:dance1:
I have so many things to be grateful for. We are getting a new furnace and it costs us nothing. We got new insulation in our house. So we will be toasty warm this winter.
I have my husband and son whom I love to death.
I have my health.
I have my home and my job.
I have my family and friends.
I have my Higher Power.
I don't smoke or drink.
I have an attitude of gratitude.
:dance1:
I am Grateful?
Grateful...when I came into this forum, I felt right at home. Unfortunally, as time goes by, I regret not being a continued participant. It has been awhile since I have been in here and for that it took me 2 days to finely log back in. So....grateful...YES...yes I am...for the program to teach me love and tolerence. Grateful that this forum is still here. I don't blame the forum for my mishape, in fact I am glad they were watching my back. It's good to know that I can look at my part in things and realize that God controls everything...not me. So, I was able to get a new password. I mark it down in a safe place and will try to participate in this forum on a more regular basis. (Progress not Profection)...Love you all and thank you for being here.
God bless,
Denise
God bless,
Denise
