Attitude of Gratitude

Americans never seem to be grateful for what they have. There is always the next shiny toy, the bigger house, the faster car.

Yet, if everyone would just stop and be grateful for what they had, life would be much simpler and more fulfilling.

If you have the following - be thankful.

A roof over your head.
Food on your table.
Clothes on your back.
A job.
People who love you.
Good health.
Any other good thing you've been blessed with. 


Be thankful.
Be content.
Dance before the Lord in pure job.
Praise the Heavenly Father.
Sing, or make a joyful noise.

If we'd spend more time being thankful, rather than grumbling about what we don't have, our lives would be happier.

Think about it. 

God Answers Prayer

God answers prayer when you least expect. Recently, I had started a job that I knew, on day two, it wasn't the place for me to be. However, I stuck it out despite having to get up at 4 AM, driving an hour away a bit more in snow, very little money and not being awake in training.

The same day as I started this position, I interviewed for another, which would be a better fit for me. Almost a week later I was called and offered the position. I accepted.

During the days of the job I didn't want, I told God I was thankful for it, would follow His will, and tried my best not to complain. Hard to do when every early morning I'm up I tell myself I can't go on even as I dragged myself out of bed.

The saddest part was telling my trainer I was leaving. He was disappointed. He could see my potential and counted the company lucky to have me. (Unlike my previous job, but I won't go there.)

In a week and half I start training for my new job. I'm excited because I can see all sorts of possibilities as far as a working future is concerned.

It was a good move for me and I'm thankful God opened the door.