A few months ago, I was in the airport headed to New Jersey. It was a typical rush, rush, rush morning. Grab the bags, trudge through traffic, hunt for a parking space, follow the herd, wade through security, dash to the gate. Folks aren’t usually very friendly in airports. Eyes look straight ahead. Purposed feet slap the floor. Overstuffed bags roll behind. It’s not that people are grumpy. They’re just “flatish.” (That’s a new word for today.)
On this particular morning, I looked just like everyone else: “flatish.” Before settling in at my gate, I decided to make one last trip to the restroom. I’m so glad I did. It was one of the most joy-filled places I had been in a long time.
Gretchen, the “hostess” for this privy, donned a silly little hat on her head with whimsical feathers waving about the top. If it wasn’t for the official attendant’s vest she was wearing, I might have thought she was on her way to Mardi Gras. With a spray bottle in one hand and a cloth in the other, Gretchen welcomed each “guest” into her “home.”
A woman in a green jacket exited a stall and Gretchen swooped in behind her.
Squirt, squirt, squirt with the disinfectant. Wipe, wipe, wipe with her cloth. “Right this way, madam,” she motioned to the next person in line, “This one is ready for you! Come right in!”
With all the poise of a valet opening the castle doors for a person of honor, Gretchen welcomed each woman as if she were the most important person in her day. I stood back and watched as this 5-foot-5-inch bundle of joy wiped off toilet seats and cheerfully invited her next guest into the pristine stalls.
Gretchen had an effervescent sense of joy…wiping toilet seats. It seemed to come from a deep-seated heart of contagious gratitude. And it spilled over to every single woman who left her station. Women entered weary and worn and left with a skip in their step and a smile on their face. Some even lingered…as if they wanted to soak in just a little bit more before facing the world.
Yes, gratitude is contagious, and so is grumpy grumbling. Someone complains, and the next thing you know you’ve joined in and are complaining right along with them.
How do you think that grumbling started with the children of Israel in the wilderness? I think it went like this. One person picked up her manna for the day and said, “You know, I’m sick of this manna.” Then someone else picked up his and said, “Come to think about it, I’m sick of it too.” Then a neighbor agreed, and it spread, and it spread, and it spread. Next thing you know 2 million people are grumbling and complaining. Then a sea of ingrates wandered around the desert for forty years.
Make no mistake about it. Our attitudes are contagious whether grumpy or grateful. Whether we complain or give thanks, others around us will tend to do the same.
Paul wrote, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus,” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV). How in the world can we rejoice always and give thanks in all things? Ah, the answer is sandwiched right in between…pray continually. That doesn’t mean we’re on our knees 24/7, but that we are in constant communion with God throughout our busy day. We enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise!
As I left the airport restroom, I noticed a tip jar resting on the counter filled with thanks. But I don’t think the “tips” were for wiping the germs away from the toilet seats, but for wiping the doldrums away from the ladies’ hearts. And for some strange reason, I just wanted to give Gretchen a hug.
I did.
She didn’t mind.
Gretchen reminded me just how contagious gratitude and joy can be. And how desperately I want to be a carrier. I hope you do too.
Heavenly Father, make me a woman of gratitude. I pray my heart will be infected with thankfulness and I will spread it to those around me. I pray the Holy Spirit will stop me from grumbling, and spur me to give thanks in all circumstances. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
List 10 things that you are grateful for other than Jesus and your family. I know you are thankful for those two. Let’s stretch. It doesn’t have to be big. Once you have your list, click on comment and share you list.
How can I experience God’s majestic presence in the middle of my mundane days? A Sudden Glory: God’s Lavish Response to Your Ache for Something More shows you how. Open your eyes to see God, your ears to hear God, your soul to sense His love. Let’s experience God together!
© 2022 by Sharon Jaynes. All rights reserved.
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I love your messages, I love the joy I can feel you have within you by the words you write.
You have such wonderful books. I really wish I had the funds to order some of them.
Sudden Glory and Becoming a woman that listens to God.
I pray your ministry continues to grow and encourage your followers.👼🌹
Many of Sharon’s books are available for borrowing at the library. You can also borrow some as e-books.
Hi Valerie, I felt drawn to read the first comment. I’ll happily buy you a couple books to read. Email me and we can connect. Mscott647@gmail.com
Things I am grateful for:
God woke me up
Health. great friends. necessities
My church
My Salvation
Mine and husband’s income
My children, grandchildren, husband salvation.
God’s provision
God, helping me to grow in his word
My upcoming vacation with an aunt who I have not seen in 3 years
My friend Nat
My dog for sure. He rescued us
Ice cream
Dark Chocolate
Our crazy cat that hikes with us and wrestles with our dog and rides along on his blanket
Flowers
Honeybees
Monarch Butterflies
Clean Water
You rock Sharon
@Valerie.. I have an extra copy of “The Five Dreams of Every Woman” I am happy to send you. Are you on Facebook? If so, we can connect to get your mailing address and I will get it in the mail to you.
Be Blessed 🙂
Beverly Day
Hi Sharon, i really love this devotion. You know this week i was complaining to God, telling him about the things I really need. After reading this devotion I now have a thankful heart. I might not have the things i need right now but i am thankful for so many things in my life. Like Valerie i wish i can support you more by purchasing your books but not in the position to but I’m confident that things will turn around. Thank you for touching the lives of so many women. God’s richest blessings on you and tour family.
Samantha!!!! I too feel exactly the same way. I couldn’t have put the words together better! I am hopeful for brighter days ahead. Keep on keeping on, this too shall pass!!
Blessings,
Nicole
Check you local library…you might be able to get them there…and possibly as ebooks!
Love this Sharon.
Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Karen
1. Indoor plumbing
2. Air conditioning
3. My cat Diablo
4. My Christian friends
5. A car that’s paid for and runs good
6. A full freezer and pantry
7. A roof over my head
8. Enough clothes that I don’t have to do laundry every couple days
9. My cardiologist who keeps me alive
10.Mostly unpolluted air to breathe
Things I’m thankful for (besides Jesus and my family)
1) My Bible
2) My income/job
3) My home
4) My dog
5) Running water
6) Food in my fridge & freezer
7) Closet full of clothes & shoes
8 ) Friends
9) Church family & Pastor
10) Freedom to worship openly
My job, transportation,food, a roof over my head, good health,life, safe traveling, Holy Spirit, free to make my own choices in life, Jesus Christ dying on the cross for me, being able to attend church regularly, strength.
I am grateful for my friends.
I am grateful that after all the COVID drama, I still have a good job.
I am grateful for the church I found myself in.
I am grateful for the home-cell members who care about me and my wellbeing.
I am grateful that I have a purpose and a calling.
I am grateful that my family enjoys good health, we haven’t had to be hospitalized due to serious illness.
I am grateful for the Christian community around me that encourages me when I feel down.
I am grateful for a great, fun and healthy work environment.
Wow, am I still going? LOL.
I am grateful for all the ways God has protected me thus far in my life.
I am ever grateful that I am alive! That’s the greatest gift!
Very uplifting! You made my day reading your gratefulness! <3 God bless you 🙂
I am thankful for this little rural hospital that was open at 2 an when I needed it.
I’m thankful for the medical staff that is working overnight and helping me.
I am thankful for the cleaning crew whose good work gives me confidence in my surroundings.
I am thankful that my problems appear to be much less than others in this ER.
I am thankful to know that God is in this place and his angels are watching over the sick and vulnerable.
I am thankful for laughter. Sunshine. Spring flowers. My brother’s garden and my community.
Oh Pam,
Praying that you are getting the help…and healing that you need right now!!
God bless,
Mary
My List of Greatfulness
1, God Fearing Church
2. House
3. Dog
4. Cats
5. Car
6. Good paying job
7. Food
8. Clothing
9. Women’s fellowship at my Church
10. Not being persecuted for my beliefs, yet……
Answered prayer
Restored peace in the home
Freedom from oppressor
Restored relationships
Gods guidance
His provision daily
Coffee
Quiet time alone with God
Hope for the future
My children
Today I am grateful for:
Waking up and the breath in my lungs
Living in a country where I can vote
The freedom to attend church
What God’s word teaches me
A husband who is still with me despite my infidelity
Being able to volunteer with women who have been unfaithful to heal
The healing journey I have been on
The women God has placed in my life to help me heal
My cat who loves me unconditionally
The sunshine
I am thankful for the sunrise, for birds singing to greet the day, for my porch where I can sit and enjoy God’s creation, for a roof over my head and food to eat, for Mercy & Grace that is so undeserved. I’m thankful for the privilege of God’s word that feeds me and guides me, encourages and lifts me, convicts and instructs me. I’m thankful for this devotional that reminds me of how very much I have to be thankful for!
Church, eGroup, freedom, food, clean water, clean restrooms, clothes, a car, a pool across the street to swim in when its hot, changing weather, sunrises, sunsets, the moon. Trees, plants, the feel of dirt when planting flowers or pulling weeds – I could go on!
I’m grateful for:
To wake up everyday
My church
My Pastors
My job
My home
My car
My garden
My friends
My coworkers
My health
and for Sharon Jaynes at the Women’s retreat this past weekend! You helped me to let go and forgive the man who hurt and damaged me so I can move forward with my life! Thank you so much! You are a true inspiration!
I am thankful for God’s love for my family and I, for another day,for a home, a car ,God healing touch in my body,good neighbor, part of community of believers, clear mind,for breathe, God’s financial provision for my family and I and technology 🙏
Relationships with my adult children, brothers, 2 aunts, a good kind, loving husband, our home, cars that run, summer, the beautiful full moon, patio furniture, my job and ministry, a handful of dear friends, sobriety, camping, our good old boat, time to work in things, the ways God allows me to live on others for him, the awesome way God works in the lives of friends and other people I am blessed to witness, oh!! I could do this for pages! God is just so good is so many ways every single day!!
Ten things I am grateful for:
1) Home
2) Knowledge
3) Peace
4) Five senses
5) Affection
6) Physical abilities
7) Employment
8) Health
9) Food
10) Rising from my bed
I woke up grumpy today and sure needed this! Making the list was a helpful way to start the day: Thankful for: my students, my paras, coffee,trees,my friends,lilacs,birds,seeing spring colors, sunshine, cozy blanket and Sharon Jaynes.
I’m so thankful for this beautiful world that God shares with us. I enjoy all the seasons,
I’m thankful for my cozy home, a place I can come after a busy day.
And so very thankful for my church and my sister’s in Christ!
I’m grateful for my five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. I’m grateful for God’s Holy Word and my local church. I count music, my flower gardens, and our nation on my list this morning as well.
Thank you for sharing this story and reminding us to be grateful and look for things to rejoice over.
Lisa
1. Granddaughter on the way
2.Job at Christian Aid Mission
3. Friends that I love and I can pray with
4. A roof over my head
5. A car to drive
6. Husband’s oncologist to help fight this cancer
7, My cats Snow and Ellie
8. The sunshine
9. Being married for 31 1/2 years
10. Able to pay my bills
Thank you for this reminder. We can choose our attitude in all circumstances and it has dramatic effects on those God places around us.
I’m thankful for
1. a good sleep
2.a dog who cuddles beside me.
3.the first cup of coffee in the morning.
4.my quiet morning devotional time with God.
5.the ability to work
6.hope that things will get better even if it means in heaven.
7.friends who appreciate me
8.watching spring wake up the trees and plants.
9.warm blankets on a cool night.
10. songs that lift my spirit.
I feel strong and well
I was able to pick my self up to hit the gym this morning
God’s continued protection even in the midst of security challenges
fantastic and reliable domestic staff
Provision for my needs and those of my family
Access to great and uplifting spiritual content
Thankful for electronic media – unlimited access to various developmental resources
my son’s upcoming graduation
Provision of travel tickets for the graduation
hope of getting a great job
Norman
Coffee
Job
Health
Exercising with my friends
Sunny days
Home
My body (fully functioning)
My mind
Being able to see and hear
My church family
My friends
My health
My home
My sweet pets
My job
My job family
My tennis team
Yoga
Charlotte and teaching me breathing techniques
Thank you.. in todays society grumbling is all around us and it’s so easy to get caught up in it. Thank you for the reminder of being grateful.
I am thankful for
My job
My health
My peace of mind
My heart
My life
My office
My neighborhood
My relationship with God
( should have been #1)
The ability to hear the birds chirping each morning
The activities of my limbs
I am grateful for my health and strength.
Sharon, Yes, i too want to be a woman of joy. It doesn’t seem to come as naturally to me like it does Gretchen. There is no reason for Christians to not be the most joyful, fun, compassionate people to be with. The joy of the Lord is my strength! let’s go spread some joy today!
The splash of color that dandelions bring to green grass!
Spring flowers.
Life-long friends.
Access to good books.
Owning various translations of the Bible (in my own language!)
1 cantankerous cat & 1 crazy cat who give endless entertainment.
A new day!
Thick, soft blankets on cold days.
God’s creation & the amazing beauty it contains.
Hot tea…Chai, Early Grey, Green Tea, English Breakfast, Darjeeling,..ok, pretty much any tea 😉
For the glory belongs to God.
Thank you. The writing, I will benefit from. Ty
I’m Thankful for my Angel Baby Girl Pit bull
Is a Warrior still in remission from this Cancer I’m Thankful My 86 year old Mom is Healthy I’m Thankful for my Hardworking Husband Who Takes Care of Me I’m Thankful for the Roof over my Head so many People Are Homeless I’m Thankful for My Friend Maria Christian Sister Who has a Ministry in her Salon Business styled my hair and did my eyebrows charged me 20.00 Said Happy Birthday Denise I’m Thankful Jesus is in my Heart and He Loves me Unconditionally I’m Thankful for all the Woman in my life and Christian Sisters Who walk alongside of me I’m Thankful My Son Brian found a Christian Woman who is Joyful I’m Thankful for My Granddaughters Hannah and Abigail Love the Lord With all their Hearts
Today I’m grateful for God’s involvement in my little to-dos. Presenting a short devo at a church “ladies’ night out” TONIGHT, praying for a devo to share on gratitude. Nothing I’d found so far quite fit how I believe He leads me ~ until this one today! Thank you, Lord, for Sharon’s email this morning!
Flowers, friends, blue skies, sunshine, worship music, Holy Bible, books, good health, pets and transportation
Sunrise
Sunsets
Stars
Trees
Birdsong
Paycheck
Days off
Avocados
My home
Fluffy blankets
Coffee
Clean water
Friends
So much more…
I’m am grateful for God’s hand in everything in my life.
1. Enjoy my profession
2. Resiliency through divorce
3. Peaceful home
4. Moms in Prayer
5. Sound mind
6. Wisdom to help other women through betrayal
7. Friends who love and support me.
8. Hope for the future.
9. Trust and confidence in Christ.
10. My passion to help Gods people.
I’m Thankful for my Angel Baby Girl Pit bull
Is a Warrior still in remission from this Cancer I’m Thankful My 86 year old Mom is Healthy I’m Thankful for my Hardworking Husband Who Takes Care of Me I’m Thankful for the Roof over my Head so many People Are Homeless I’m Thankful for My Friend Maria Christian Sister Who has a Ministry in her Salon Business styled my hair and did my eyebrows charged me 20.00 Said Happy Birthday Denise I’m Thankful Jesus is in my Heart and He Loves me Unconditionally I’m Thankful for all the Woman in my life and Christian Sisters Who walk alongside of me I’m Thankful My Son Brian found a Christian Woman who is Joyful I’m Thankful for My Granddaughters Hannah and Abigail Love the Lord With all their Hearts I’m Thankful for Pastor Ruben and His Wife Tammi Our Bible Study Leader I’m Thankful and Believing in my Heart Donna Our Christian Sister Will Be Healed In The Name Above All Names Jesus Christ She Has Loved The Lord Her Whole Life There Will Be Victory !! Rejoice in The Lord Always He is A Sovereign God Near You
Church
Being a Mimi
Bible study
Three days a week work
New Kayak group
Flowers
Gardening
Old friends
New friends
Good work career
10 things I’m grateful for:
1. Warmer temperatures
2. Sunshine
3. My breath
4. Birds singing
5. My friends
6. A new day
7. A quiet morning
8. A new beginning
9. Safe place to live
10. My church family
I am thankful for: my dog, coffee, quiet mornings, walks in my neighborhood, a cool house in hot weather, gas in my car, my son’s last morning of spring 6 am football, a family vacation coming up, hearing birds singing in the morning, a new day to try to make healthy choices and candles that make my home cozy.
Thanks for the encouragement today:)
My 10: Birds chirping this morning, rhythm of the fan, coolness of morning, peaceful time to spend in prayer with no threat of war near me, refreshing water waiting in the tap to be released for my bath this morning, happy memories of the last 2 weeks spent with my sister and brother-in-law, a good nights rest, my home and all the conveniences, not having to worry today about what I will eat or how, freshly laundered towels to fold, relationships I have with friends who I can share and be open with, my business when I can do the things I love and also minister to others, God’s beautiful blessings of His creation
Bluebirds, seasons, swimming, camps, freedom, college town, mealworms, my faith, church family,
Friends, zoom…
1 grateful for reading this today
2 grateful for doing my inventory last night so I woke up in peace
3 grateful that I found (or it found me) for AA
4 grateful that it’s a beautiful day and I get to enjoy it
5 grateful for the way things are working out on my move
6 grateful that God has provided
7 grateful that the sellers accepted my offer
8 grateful that I will come into contact with loving people
9 grateful that my son has the chance to make the right decision about moving to sc
10 grateful that I hear my son getting up for school
Thankful for my job, my neighbors, for opportunities to encourage others especially at work, time to show gratitude instead of being grumpy, technology, my church, talents God has given me,
My family, good health, birds singing, freshly mowed grass, neighbors, my smile, grandkids, eyes to see, water, peace!
1. job
2. pets
3. home
4. good health
5. beautiful flowers out my window
6. God’s daily provision
7. sunshine
8. waking up this morning
9. Proverbs 31 Ministries
10. bright colors
I’m thankful for the sunlight and how it plays off the trees and water, I’m thankful for the beautiful array of colors from the flowers blooming, I’m thankful for the birds and butterflies that flutter freely, I’m thankful for my church family, I’m thankful for the friends that check on me and support me, I’m thankful for the freedoms afforded to me by the men and women who have fought for our country, I am thankful for my health and to be able to live independently, I am thankful for all the modern conveniences that make our lives easier, I am thankful for knowledge and books to read, and most of all I’m thankful for the love and life of a good man who worshipped God and loved his family and the joy, laughter and love he brought us. 💝
The beautiful sunshiny day
My hummingbird returned
My home
My health
A good nights sleep “ finally “
Any time of the day I can pray
Answered prayers
Gods beautiful creation
My church family
Thankful I get to live in Lancaster Pa. So beautiful right now, flowers are just gorgeous! Green grass!
My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
my home
my husband
my kids good health
my bible
my chickens
my garden
a beautiful day
my doctors
You
I am thankful for:
My salvation, my children, my husband, my health, my sisters, my church family, my still yet freedom to worship freely, my job, my country, my friends.
I’m thankful for:
His word, my church family, my health, our home, His grace & forgiveness, ability to stay home and help my elderly parents, His creation (sunsets, birds singing) my Sunday school kids, my marriage, answered prayers
.a loving God
.A home
.Enough of everything I need
.5 years of sobriety
.A car
.A church home
.The summer weather
. people who encourage my faith
. second chances
.a job within my church
.
Grateful for **
My health
My home
My friends
My husband whom has gone home to be with our Father. For all the comfort and joy he brought me and I was to grumpy to realize and appreciate all the joy he brought me.
My freedom
Phones and computers so I can see and talk to my loved ones and friends that I don’t get to see often enough.
Grocery store workers and truck drivers for working and keeping stores supplied with things we take for granted until we can’t get them.
Life, even in these uncertain and stressful days.
Annie
I am thankful GOD woke me up this morning. Thank you for the message.
Thankful for life, health, strength, food, shelter, safety, good mental health, eyes to see, ears to hear, I thank my GOD for everything.
Life
Freedom
Love
Coffee
Health
Shelter
Talent
Desires
Peace
Laughter
I am so thankful for the following!
1. My good health
2. Beautiful friends
3. Plenty of food to eat
4. A house to live in
5. An amazing church I belong to
6. A great Life Group I’m a part of
7. The sunshine n warm days
8. A creative mind so I can remodel our churches prayer house
9. Having kids to watch that keep me active n young at heart
10. A beautiful yard I can work in to keep me active
I am grateful for:
1 hot water
2 car back up camera
3 photos sent through cell phone
4 FaceTime
5 time to listen
6 stranger kindness
7 music
8 memories
9 mathematics
10 spring
Greens of Spring
May showers
Gift of birdsong
My grandsons laughter
God’s Word
Food anytime I choose
Fresh mercies each morning
Sisters of the Sword
YAHWAH my breath
You!
Things I’m grateful for today 😊 (besides Jesus and my family)
1. Flowers blooming in my backyard garden
2. my Bible, and time with Jesus each day
3. The birds visiting my feeder
4. A hot cup of tea or coffee
5. Our sweet pups (technically, they’re family, but just go with it!)
6. Access to quality healthcare
7. Breath in my lungs and the songs to sing to God
8. A life full of blessings so undeserved
9. The opportunities God gives to share my story to help others
10. Amazing women of God like you who spur us on in faith!
Quite a few years ago now, I was working in an office where the staff had gotten into the habit of saying “it’s one of THOSE days!” Well, we all had them, of course…the day that everything seemed to go wrong – you left a couple minutes late, you got every red light, etc. But with saying that, it seemed like they came more often! And then one day, I was convicted about that, and decided to start my day by saying out loud to myself on the way to work “this is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!” It made SUCH a difference! Changed my whole outlook!
I am grateful for :
1 Our church
2 My Bible study group
3 Our home
4 That we are retired and living a simple but blessed life
5 Our pets
6 Our health that is fairly good for our age
7 The birds and other animals we see and hear on daily walks
8 Answered prayers
9 Assurance that God heard and answers prayer in His way and His time
10 The hope I have in Jesus
I am so thankful for:
God
My spouse who gave me my life back
Waking up each day
Work
Friends
Car
Food
Shelter
Money in the bank
I’m thankful for reconciliation
Second chances (and third, fourth, etc)
Friends who are as close as family
God’s mercy
God’s grace
God’s many blessings
The people in my life who have shown me what all this looks like
Love
Beauty
You
I am thankful for:
Flowers unfolding their buds & growing
Beautiful music
Books that teach & bring new perspective & knowledge
Coffee that wakes me up
Birds chirping & flitting about
Delicious bakery
Magnificent sunrises
Ocean waves
Sandy beaches
Long walks
I’m thankful for:
*People that write things to inspire us to be better.
*For each new day.
*My pets sharing their unconditional love & admiration.
*Breeze off the lakes & oceans.
*The gifts God has given each one of us.
*Food, all the different kinds from all over the world.
*All my neighbors encompassing the earth.
*Music, art, photography all capturing the essence of someone’s heart & soul.
*Spending time with my family, friends & acquaintances.
*The ability to show Love every day to everyone!
1. Empathy
2. Income
3. Freedom
4. Blessings
5. Vacation
6. Vehicle
7. Friendship
8. Joy
9. Peace
10. Acceptance
I am thankful for every morning that I am awakened and the ability to give God praise
I am thankful for my church family and those who choose to come and worship with us each week
I am thankful that I am able to freely share the Good News with others
I am thankful that I all of my sisters living in the same city as me
I am thankful that I am in good health, my right mind, and that through all of the COVID drama my family and I were never sick
I am thankful for food on my table, clothing on my back, and shelter to cover us daily
I am thankful for the love of Jesus and knowing that I am forgiven
I am thankful that in a time of inflation and rising gases prices all of my needs are continuously being met
I am thankful that I have an income to tithe from and bring my offerings before the Lord
Oh I soo love this way of gratitude..I am soo in need of this advice..especially re Covid and then my breast cancer….thankyou
I am grateful for you, Sharon
For the birds chirping in the morning during my cleaning and sanitizing at 4 am
For the beautiful sunrises and sunsets
Spring babies..chicks of all kinds, for the budding of trees, roses, peonies,
For the birds in and out of our birdhouses..creating their nests 🪹 or feeding their babies
For quiet prayer time, alone time, coffee ☕️ and tea 🫖 time enjoying a few moments on the back steps watching nature all around in our yard
For my life🙏🏻💜
Blessings
Sharon
Thank you so much for this message!!! I am thankful for being a 17 year cancer survivor! I am so thankful that I subscribed to your messages. They reach my heart everytime I read one. I am thankful for alot more but these are my top three besides my God and my family!!
Job
Home with heat and air
car that runs
pets
family
health
education
memories
food in my fridge
sister
My job, comfortable clothes, childrens books, helpful people, nature, texting, Bible study, music, Lara bars, peace after the storm. ⛅️😊
I am grateful that God protected me through 2 bouts of Covid, and I am a senior, for my part time job to help with expenses, the freedom to worship, God’s Spiritual Armour, my veggie garden, the flowers blooming at this time, the birds that come to my feeders, health care workers, Godly friends, and devotions such as this one.
Things I am thankful for:
getting some sleep
Blue sky this morning
Having a roof over my head still
Good food in my fridge/ freezer
Good friends who care
Blessed with financial security
Contentment
My books The way my Lord helps me thru each and everyday . Good health and all my Great Doctors
My dog
Food
Coffee
Professional People
Colours
Laughter
Tears
Smiles
Hugs
Joy
Retirement, sunshine, getting up & out today, exercise, friends, flowers, nature, my home, food on the table, music.
@Valerie.. I have an extra copy of “The Five Dreams of Every Woman” I am happy to send you. Are you on Facebook? If so, we can connect to get your mailing address and I will get it in the mail to you.
Be Blessed 🙂
Beverly Day
my health
clean air to breathe
a new hobby of acrylic & watercolor painting; a definite God thing!
my nice neighbors
my husband’s care for me
a warm shower
food in the pantry
for our adopted kids we support in Africa and the ministry who is helping them
a warm bed to sleep in
glasses, so I can see
Thanks for this uplifting message :
My 10
– A comfortable home with enough space for my family.
– A flexible job that allows me to provide for my family and bless others.
– Spring – the beautiful smells and cool air of the world greening up again. Bird song!
– Grandparents who live close and can help out with our little kiddos.
– My dog, Zeus! He brings us much joy in conjunction with some chaos.
– Music – this is a gift from God that can makes life richer, lighter, and more fun!
– A special mentor who has shown amazing kindness to me in my journey of motherhood and faith
– Reliable vehicles to travel for our family’s needs and for fun
– Good health and a body that has borne two children and can serve my family.
– Passion and joy. For all the things I love and to learn and grow more.
Thankyou for your encouraging post. God has truly blessed you with the gift of encouragement in your posts.
I have learnt so many things from what the Lord has shown you.
Thankyou and God bless you.
I enjoyed the reminder of this simple truth. I am thankful for:
My kids share my faith
My kids all have good strong work ethic
My health
My job
My husband’s job & his ability to provide for our family
My home
Food being available
Extended family for support
My parents who are still alive & healthy
My church family
I am thankful for:
1. Grace
2. Air conditioning ( I live in AZ)
3. Encouraging Christians
4. My two wonderful dogs
5. A beautiful home
6. Peaceful neighborhood
7. Church family
8. Freedom
9. Books!
10. Health
I am grateful for my church (just established in Oct. 2021 after our church campus suddenly closed); my pastor and his wife, who are such loving, caring people; my church family; my wonderful neighbors who are also friends; good health for my husband and me at 73 and 70; this beautiful spring weather we are having in NC; a beautiful home; plenty to eat; it’s hard to stop once you start listing things! 😊
Hot Coffee
My girlfriend allowing me to share her home with her
Sunshine
God woke me today
The sound of laughter
The smell of fresh cut grass
My Salvation
My new church
I am grateful for Sharon Jaynes and her devotions. My friends, life, health, strength, wisdom, discernment, my bibles, my job, my home!
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That is sooooo sweet!
1. Thankful for my church and church family
2. Thankful for my boyfriend Emil
3. Thankful for my job
4. Thankful for my 2 cars
5. Thankful for my mentors Sabine and Sylvia
6. Thankful for my Saturday Ladies Prayer Meetings
7. Thankful for Women of the Word Tuesday Night Bible Studies
8. Thankful for the Bible App, Greg Laurie devotionals, Billy Graham Ministries, Christina Patterson Ministries, and you Sharon Jayne Ministries
9. Thankful for Christian music
10. Thankful for my best friends Eleanor Lebehn Cardona and Mary Christine Walter
I’m grateful for the joy and encouragement I’ve received reading the comments and lists of everyone responding
For good medical care and God’s healing in recent bout with Covid and strep
For family gathering to celebrate at my granddaughter’s baby shower
For the kind cleaning team who cleaned my house yesterday when I wasn’t able to do it
For caring friends at church who sent cards, cooked meals, and prayed for me and for my husband when we were sick
For being able to afford groceries especially with these rising prices
For spring, warmer days, green everywhere, flowers and baby birds at the feeder
For my husband’s dedication to leading our class at church
For my sister’s cancer being in remission
For the blessing of living in America and in a community that supports a Christian ethic
1. Second chance at life (had cancer)
2. Second chance at love (previously divorced)
3. Present health
4. Our income every month
5. Our home with all its blessings included ,(hot water and even the loadshedding electricity we have)
6. Being able to fetch my son from school and attend his activities
7. My daughters being happy with their choices
8. The fact that I can see, hear, taste, smell, touch, feel and love.
9. The seasons
10. Being loved
I am thankful for
A home
My job
Flowers
My dog Kobi
Godly friends
Peace
Physical strength
Spiritual health
Good food
My church family
Love
Grace
Forgivenss
Healing
Hope
Freedom to worship
Christ Centered Friends
Music
Prayer
My old, dilapidated, treadmill given to me, because I actually use it
Wow! I could just keep going. This has lightened my heart.