Saturday, February 16, 2013

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16


Give thanks in all circumstances … (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Magic Words

Most of us learned, early in life, to use our “magic words”.
My Mother insisted that magic things would happen if I simply remembered to say “Please” and “Thank You”.
I’ve learned now, late in life, that she was right.

Life is smoother, it hums better, when we indicate our gratitude by acknowledging kind words and deeds.
It becomes a good HABIT that endears us to others.
How easy it is to take each other for granted especially within the confines of families.
Yet that is when it is needed most.

In the larger family picture I’ve learned that a higher power is there to hear our prayers.
Do we remember to ASK for what we seek?
More importantly, do we remember to give THANKS for what we receive?

Louise Westfall (Associate Pastor FPC 1989-2001) taught us that
“If our only prayer were THANKYOU it would be enough.”

Remind me Lord to acknowledge thy support each and every day. Amen
Janet Munson

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