Practising Gratitude day 7

Day 7 Encourage


Quote
When we become more fully aware that our success is due in large measure to the loyalty, helpfulness, and encouragement we have received from others, our desire grows to pass on similar gifts. Gratitude spurs us on to prove ourselves worthy of what others have done for us. The spirit of gratitude is a powerful energizer. Wilferd A. Peterson

Bible Verse
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6

Inspiration
Black Beauty

Gratitude link
20 ways

To think about or journal
Do you think of yourself as an encourager? Quite often those who have a gift of encouragement don’t recognise it in themselves.
Who encourages you?
If you feel discouraged, what actions do you take to lift yourself up?

Action
Write a letter to a child who could use some encouragement or attention. Kid’s love getting mail.

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Practising Gratitude day 6

Day 6 Be Grateful


Quote
Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough. Oprah Winfrey

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. Epictetus

Many people who order their lives rightly in all other ways are kept in poverty by their lack of gratitude. Wallace Wattles


Bible Verse
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Phil. 4:12-13


Inspiration
Grateful Art Garfunkel



To think about or journal
Do you compare your life with other people’s lives? If so, with people who have more or people who have less than you?
What does ‘enough’ mean to you?

Action
Clear out some clothes or other items and give them to the charity shop. (Goodwill). UK taxpayers can Gift Aid these.

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Practising Gratitude day 5

Day 5 Be Kind


Quote
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. Mark Twain


Bible Verse
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 2 Peter 1:5


Inspiration
The Power of Kindness

Kindness Boomerang

Gratitude link
Kindness ideas


To think about or journal
We know how to be kind to others and are delighted to receive kindness from other people. However, how kind are you to yourself?
Do you show yourself compassion or are you hard on yourself?
What acts of kindness can you give yourself?

Action
Be kind to yourself today and do something to treat yourself.

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