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With Thanksgiving right around the corner we naturally turn our thoughts toward what it means to be thankful. Giving thanks is an outward expression of our inward sense of gratitude for kindness received, and is often accompanied by our desire to reciprocate in a like manner.   Gratitude is born from a humble spirit and grows as we reflect upon that which we are grateful for.

 

I found these five suggestions for growing a grateful spirit. Why not begin today?

  

5 ways to deepen your sense of gratitude every day...

1. Write in a Thanksgiving Journal
• Purchase a small notebook and keep it handy. Take a few moments each day to jot down things that you are grateful for, or, one or two positive experiences for which you are thankful.
2. Express your gratitude in person.
• When someone goes above and beyond, be sure to verbalize your appreciation. Go to the person and personally thank them. Treat them to lunch or a cup of coffee to show your appreciation.
3. Show respect for those around you.
• Treat others with the same level of courtesy that you expect to receive. Smile, show kindness, have patience, and most of all.. Listen.
4. Don't Complain
• When things don't go your way it is tempting to complain about it. Rather than complaining, give thanks for the day that the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad.
5. Volunteer in the community
• There's a well-known secret among long time volunteers: an act of kindness brings joy to you as well as to those you serve.

Bless the Lord, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits: Psalm 103:1-2 (KJV)

 

Blessings,

Steve <><

  

 

  

My Gratitude Journal               

One Thousand Gifts Devotional Journal       

These sixty reflections, each one like a singular tree, invite you to take wing into a forest of graces. Glimpses of grace that will lead you into your own lifestyle of Christ-focus and communion.  Into how your desperate need of Him every moment is wildly met with His extravagant love for you.  As practical as it is profound, this devotional offers real life transformation with intentional space to begin the radical habit of thanking God for your own one thousand gifts.

 

The endless grace of our overflowing god - it's meant to be experienced directly.  The most important thing is simply to begin.

 

Pick up a pen and this book - and change your life.

 

God is waiting to bless you with the greatest gift of all more and more of Himself.

 

The Advent wreath is a circular garland of evergreen branches representing eternity. On that wreath, five candles are typically arranged. During the season of Advent one candle on the wreath is lit each Sunday as a part of the Advent services. Each candle represents an aspect of the spiritual preparation for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

 

Advent Wreath Candles

 

Set on the branches of the wreath are four candles: three purple candles and one pink candle. In the center of the wreath sits a white candle. As a whole, these candles represent the coming of the light of Christ into the world.

 

On the first Sunday of Advent, the first purple candle is lit. This candle is typically called the "Prophecy Candle" in remembrance of the prophets, primarily Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. This candle represents hope or expectation in anticipation of the coming Messiah.

 

Each week on Sunday, an additional candle is lit. On the second Sunday of Advent, the second purple candle is lit. This candle typically represents love. Some traditions call this the "Bethlehem Candle," symbolizing Christ's manger.

 

On the third Sunday of Advent the pink, or rose-colored candle is lit. This pink candle is customarily called the "Shepherds Candle" and it represents joy.

 

The fourth and last purple candle, oftentimes called the "Angels Candle," represents peace and is lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent.

 

On Christmas Eve, the white center candle is traditionally lit. This candle is called the "Christ Candle" and represents the life of Christ that has come into the world. The color white represents purity. Christ is the sinless, spotless, pure Savior. Also, those who receive Christ as Savior are washed of their sins and made whiter than snow.

 

Visit http://logosbookstorenky.com/advent.html for a weekly Advent Devotional Guide.

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This free e-Chart, "What is Advent" is taken from the pamphlet "The Christmas Story".

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Some Parting Fun...                            

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