Category: Gratitude

Merry Christmas!

Posted December 25, 2015 - Freedom, Giving, Gratitude, Hope, Joy

I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys.

— Charles Dickens —

  Very interesting thought by Mr. Dickens.  It’s as if it is the one time of year we all get our values aligned (for the most part) with Christ’s. Go figure, after all it is His birthday. All the past week of quotes I’ve been sharing on EagleLaunch will become every day living if you…

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Absorb and Give

Posted December 7, 2015 - Giving, Gratitude

I think, what has this day brought me, and what have I given it?

— Henry Moore —

  Answer these two questions (above) every night prior to laying down to sleep and your life will become more alive. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 2 Peter 3:10, “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up…

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Beauty Appreciation

Posted December 3, 2015 - Gratitude

I think it ticks God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it...People think pleasing God is all God cares about. But any fool living in the world can see God always trying to please us back.

— Alice Walker, The Color Purple, 1982 —

  Are your eyes open? In what ways do you see God pleasing you? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Psalm 50:2, “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth”  (ESV)

Gratitude

Posted November 30, 2015 - Gratitude

Having an attitude of gratitude sure does open our eyes to a beautiful world.

— JJM —

  I hope you’ve enjoyed this month of gratitude. One of the best ways to develop an attitude of gratitude is by helping others and if you are looking for a way to help others, on Saturday, December 12th, we will be having our 4th Annual Free Christmas Dinner at the Covington Eagles.  Our outreach includes…

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Thanksgiving All Day

Posted November 29, 2015 - Gratitude

He who walks with the Lord and keeps constant contact with Him will see many reasons for rejoicing and thanksgiving all day long.

— Unknown —

  P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  (ESV)

Parent Virtue

Posted November 28, 2015 - Gratitude

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

— Cicero —

  If you don’t believe what Cicero says…you’re probably not grateful enough. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Matthew 6:21, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  (ESV)

Real Power

Posted November 27, 2015 - Gratitude

When we become more fully aware that our success is due in large measure to the loyalty, helpfulness, and encouragement we have received from others, our desire grows to pass on similar gifts. Gratitude spurs us on to prove ourselves worthy of what others have done for us. The spirit of gratitude is a powerful energizer.

— Wilferd A. Peterson —

  …the spirit of gratitude is a powerful energizer …it was passed to you …pass it to others …then feel the power grow P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and…

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Thanksgiving

Posted November 26, 2015 - Gratitude

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.

— W.T. Purkiser —

  Have a Wonderful and Blessed Thanksgiving! P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Psalm 100:4, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!  Give thanks to him; bless his name!”  (ESV)

Grateful and Can

Posted November 25, 2015 - Gratitude

You cannot be grateful and bitter. You cannot be grateful and unhappy. You cannot be grateful and without hope. You cannot be grateful and unloving. So just be grateful.

— Author Unknown —

  So in other words gratitude eliminates bitterness, sadness, hopelessness and hate. Nuff said. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  (ESV)

Perpetual Thanksgiving

Posted November 24, 2015 - Gratitude

I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual... Oh how I laugh when I think of my vague indefinite riches. No run on my bank can drain it for my wealth is not possession but enjoyment.

— Henry David Thoreau —

  I love reading Thoreau’s stuff.  He was definitely his own man. Where is your wealth found these days? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Psalm 118:1, “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”  (ESV)