We live in one of the wealthiest and most free nations in the world.
Are you rich? Are you free?
Do you appreciate the privileges you have?
Do you value the opportunities to be and do whatever pleases you?
As a people, do we complain or appreciate?
Do we value what we have or demand something better?
Is it our demands that increase our riches?
Is it a motivator to strive, to compete, to complain?
Are we greedy? Are we needy? Do we have plenty or do we lack?
What seems to be lacking is our appreciation.
What seems to be needed to realize our wealth is our gratitude.
What would give us a solid foundation on which to celebrate is our thanksgiving.
When we give thanks, we can see our blessings.
When we give thanks, we feel respect for our elders.
When we give thanks, we know where we stand.
When we give thanks, we enjoy the fruits of our labor.
When we give thanks, we trust in the future.
When we give thanks, we feel healed and feel whole.
When we give thanks, we know we have plenty.
When we give thanks, we can give generously to others.
When we give thanks, we are forgiving and loving.
When we give thanks, we are filled with hope and with Joy.
When we give thanks, we have nothing to prove.
When we give thanks. we are patient and kind.
When we give thanks, we stop worry and know peace.
When we give thanks, we trust all is well.
When we give thanks, we fell blessed and extend our blessing.
When we give thanks, we expand our experience and teach All.
Give thanks today and everyday.
Grateful for you and the Spirit that gives to us All,
Betty Lue