Living in the “Bible Belt,” I read many a church sign. Some of them are witty, and others are downright weird.
I did come across one that I did like. It read “A GRATEFUL MIND IS A GREAT MIND.”
As I reflected on that particular sign, I thought about my various “states of mind” on any given day.
Some days I am focused.
On others not so much.
On occasion, I can keep a clear train of thought and accomplish much in record time. Then there are days I’m left looking around having nothing substantial to show for my efforts.
Yet, when I focus on counting my blessings, I gain the clarity that at other times alludes me.
When I am grateful, it puts into perspective all the minor and petty things that don’t matter. Annoyances, headaches and temporary trials don’t compare to God’s great grace, mercy and favor.
If I did not continually count my blessings, I would become bogged down in nonsense, drama and mired in things that bear no fruit!
We must renew our minds daily to magnify our God instead of our problems.
When we make a habit to appreciate how good God is to us, we are compelled to offer mercy, compassion, and kindness as we have received it. The knowledge of what we have received from the Father should compel us to love our neighbor/brother enough to not just pray for him but actually “do” for him.
In this season of thanks, don’t settle for being grateful, do something great!
Allow gratitude to manage your attitude.
Be kind.
Be generous.
Be a blessing!
“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:11-12 NKJV
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4 NKJV
B Is for Blessed! 
Simple but somehow, hard. Wish you a merry Christmas, L!
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As always preaching to myself first! 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy!
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Thank you for this Lilka. So appreciate these reminders shared so graciously. May I myself renew my mind daily by magnifying God, instead of looking at my problems.
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You are very welcome Carl! As always, preaching to myself first and foremost! B Blessed! 🙂
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I’m working on that myself..grateful mind.
Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs
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You are not alone! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! 🙂
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“We must renew our minds daily to magnify our God instead of our problems.”
Amen, Lilka. That pretty much says it all. In other words, whatever we magnify gets bigger.
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Indeed Mel! Enjoy your weekend and Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
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It amazes me how much gratitude towards God brings such incredible peace. Lovely and timely insight! We do have so much to be grateful for!
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Amen!
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Have a beautifully blessed Thanksgiving!
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You too, Heather!
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” … we are compelled to offer mercy, compassion, and kindness as we have received it.”
Pass it on! 🙂
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🙂
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I too love driving along and spotting “wisdom” on the sign of a small church scattered along the backroads of living “down south”—and you’re so right—- some are good, some are weird and in this case—some are Great!!
thank you for the insight of wisdom found in a sign 🙂
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That is probably one of the best signs I’ve seen. I’ll admit I’m always on the lookout for a good one! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend! 🙂
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You too Lilka ☺️
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Yes! Morning inspiration. Now I’m all fired up, Ms. Lilka. Bring on the day! 🙂
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🙂 As always preaching to myself first and foremost! Enjoy a Wonderful Weekend!
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You, too!
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