Thursday, November 24, 2011

Giving Thanks

Take this quiz to find your ideal love language.

Giving Thanks

Every one wants to be appreciated.
But everyone values appreciation and love in a different form.
Take time to understand what each of your loved ones really want.
To be appreciated and loved in just the right way makes all the difference!

1.     Some value words of appreciation.
2.     Some value meaningful gifts.
3.     Some like affection and physical touch.
4.     Some like acts of service.
5.     Some prefer spending quality time.

Affirming Words
Some like words of appreciation, perhaps written in a note or card.
Some like words expressed aloud with an audience.
Some prefer affirming words shared directly in private.
Some prefer receiving appreciation in a written form so they can read and feel them alone.

Meaningful Gifts
Some people feel most appreciated with gifts of love.
Some like something simple, like a card and a flower.
Some prefer something inspiring that shows appreciation.
Some measure the appreciation by the quality and expense of the gift.

Loving Affection
Some people feel most appreciated with a hug or kisses.
Some people receive love best with loving touch, a gentle caress or physical intimacy.
Some like everyday affection of holding hands or the good morning kiss.
Some prefer a pat on the back, a genuine hand shake, or a strong embrace.

Acts of Service
Some people value most respectful acts of kindness.
Some feel most appreciated when they receive help in preparing a meal or cleaning the house.
Some enjoy a day of rest, being served breakfast in bed and pampered.
Some feel served when others are in service to others.

Quality Time
Some feel most appreciated when you simply take time to spend time together.
Some prefer meaningful conversation and sharing thoughts.(with no interruptions)
Some really appreciate time to walk, to sit, to share some activity together.
Some feel most loved when you ask for a date, alone time, with no distractions or others present.

What do you prefer?
What do your loved ones really receive as your way of ‘Thanking them”?
How do you show you appreciate others?
Can you recognize when your appreciation is fully received?
I am loving you with my word of appreciation and love.
I am loving you by taking time to share with you via email.
I am loving you by giving you the best gifts I have.
I am loving you by serving you with inspiration for better living.
I am loving you by spiritually sending you my hugs and touching your heart with these reminders.
Betty Lue

Forgiveness is the Key to Happiness and Inner Peace
Every morning and every night, say this prayer:
I forgive everything and everyone, every experience and every memory of the past and present that needs forgiveness.
I forgive positively everyone.

God is Love.
I am forgiven and governed by God’s Love alone.
God’s Love is now harmonizing my life and its problems.
Realizing this, I abide in peace.

I am now forgiven by everything and everyone of the past and present that needs to forgive me.
I know that forgiveness unblocks whatever stands between me and my good.

I am grateful for the power of God’s Word.
Amen