Thank God for all the blessings he brings into my life and be thankful; show gratitude everyday

This study is from “bread for the world”, www.bread.com, A Christian Voice for Ending Hunger:

http://www.bread.org/learn/hunger-basics/hunger-facts-international.html

Hunger Facts: International

World Hunger and Poverty: How They Fit Together

• 1.02 billion people across the world are hungry.
• Every day, almost 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes—one child every five seconds.

Let me emphasize this:

one child dies every five seconds

To all people who thank God for blessings – isn’t it a little too self-centered to thank God for His blessings to you (what? passing an exam? not having pimples before that date? a better job?), while all these tens of thousands of children die? If God doesn’t listen to their prayers, what makes you think He’ll listen to yours?

I love going through this list…it’s inspiring and a nice reminder!

Amazing 1 year ago
It’s amazing how he works isn’t it? He has brought some amazing people into my life. They are true blessings. They seem to appear just at the right time and say the right things and help in the right ways. And for that I am greatful beyond words!
Jan 19, 2007, 02:24PM PST | Edit | Delete | 4 cheers

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_Serenity ...Shurgs…
Do you know, What a Blessing
You are Baby…
Those feelings you have for those brought into your path to walk a ways with you.
I feel that way about you… Your my blessing.
Jan 19, 2007, 03:34PM PST | Thread | Delete | Respond to this 1 cheer Cheer this comment!

Dana is…
Wow
you are amazing. Thank you for this!
You are a true blessing. You have made sense for me when I couldn’t make it for myself!
Your opinion and information has been priceless.
thank you Serenity.
Jan 20, 2007, 11:28AM PST | Thread | Edit | Delete | Respond to this 1 cheer

_Serenity ...Shurgs…
It has been my honor
ladybug…
Any time I can be of ANY help you know I will…
But, sweetheart thank you for saying such nice things about me, you’ve made my day.
Jan 20, 2007, 01:56PM PST | Delete | Respond to this Cheer this comment!

Friends.. 1 year ago
I am thankful for all the blessings God has given me. Yesterday after my little hike, my sister called and said she wanted to take me to lunch, that I always pay and she wanted to thank me and spend the rest of the day with me. We had a very nice and fun day together.
And thank you God for the email this morning from another friend that always knows what to say no matter what she herself is going through.
Apr 16, 2007, 09:43AM PDT | Edit | Delete | 1 cheer

My sister 1 year ago
I just can’t say enough good things about my sister. She is the best. We had a girls weekend and she made me laugh so hard. We stayed up until 2 in the morning laughing and talking. Then we went shopping the next day after I cooked us breakfast. It was like when we were kids and lived together. Everything was just calm and perfect. She made me feel so full of love and so lucky to have her in my life. She’s adorable. Even with the big age difference she is so mature and has such insight to share with me. She keeps me young. :-)
She talked me into buying a pair of pointy toed high heeled shoes. I am 5 9” so I wear only flats…usually. But these shoes are too cute. I just have to learn to walk in them now. :-)
Thank you God for such a blessing of a sister.
Quote on the sidebar (perfect! (my new favorite saying) “We are all wanderers on this earth. Our hearts are full of wonder, and our souls are deep with dreams.” – Gypsy saying
Jun 18, 2007, 06:52AM PDT | Edit | Delete | 1 cheer

Dana is…
So lucky
My sister is amazing. It’s such a great bond isn’t it?! I’m so happy to hear you too have such a blessing of a sister. I love that my best friend had to be born to my parents. It’s a bond I can’t really explain and I would not trade for ANYTHING.
Your sister’s site is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it. :-)
Jun 20, 2007, 06:47AM PDT | Edit | Delete | Respond to this 1 cheer

I had lunch on Friday (yes I can have long lunches now since I have Fridays off. :-)) with an old friend I use to work with. We try to meet for lunch once a month, but the last time we saw one another was in July for my birthday dinner. I miss her a lot, she’s so positive and smart, she has wonderful energy. I like that the handful of really good friends I have have a unique good energy; I’m blessed and thankful.
Anyway we met at a restaurant that I had not been to in about 8 years. The last time I was there I was so (what is a good word??) I was so “unknowing”. I did not know myself or those around me. I think I lived in a sort of ‘fog’. If that makes any sense. But walking back in there (8 years later) and with her was refreshing, I have grown so much and I’m open to growing more. I see things soooo differently. It’s like a completely different life now. I’m happier and open to more. I’m ok not knowing it all or thinking I know it all. I’m ok with not trying to be perfect or pleasing everyone. I’m comfortable in my own skin.
We laughed and caught up. Since my husband is out of town she invited me to a friends holiday gathering (if I’m in town). Sweet huh? I was telling her about the hard math course and not getting the grade to move on to the next and I said something like “But next semester or when I take the class again I will take the full 16 weeks, not just 8 and I will learn it, not just get by, etc.” and she smiled and said “that is a great outlook, you’ll do it” and I said “yes, me failing was not a bad thing, it’s an opportunity.” That sentence sort of summed up the past 8 years and the change. I would have not thought that way 8 years ago. I would have been hard on myself and felt like a failure and dwelled on it. A lot has changed since the last time I was at that restaurant.
Oct 29, 2007, 02:00PM PDT | Edit | Delete | 2 cheers

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ihaveneatstuff is trying to get back into the habbit of doing this.
What a wonderful opportunity…
to reflect on the growth you’ve experienced in your life!
Oct 30, 2007, 08:27PM PDT | Thread | Delete | Respond to this 1 cheer Cheer this comment!

Dana is…
Thank you!
It was a nice day in deed. :-) And yes what a great opportunity. I’m thankful.
Nov 01, 2007, 06:47PM PDT | Edit | Delete | Respond to this

Amy 7 months ago
I’ve written about Amy before, and I think this entry could go under a couple of different goals, but first of all I’m thankful for her so I’m putting this here. :-)
Amy is the friend I went to DC to visit a couple of months ago (she was there for work and is back home now!!)
That trip was amazig, I could write line after line of what a great comfortable time I had with her there. She has taught me so much. We met 5 years ago when we started working together. She opened my eyes to so much. One being recycling. She now works for the EPA so you can imagine the knowledge on the subject she has to offer! She encouraged me to make a few small changes in eating, exercising, and recycling in the first few months I knew her. We have not worked together for about 2 years, but I still see her (She is the friend I wrote about 5 months ago under this goal).
While looking at ways to help the environment I go back to thoughts of when we worked together and what she taught me. I’m wanting to get back on track and follow through with things I learned from her.
She also taught me to knit, which I have not done in a long time, but I did get out the yarn and needles and sit them on my desk at home…I’ll pick it up again!
And funny, this girl is so fun. I think that is one of the main reasons the trip to DC was so fun, we laughed SOOOOOO much!
She is also the friend that encouraged me to work on my education degree, assuring me it’s never too late to learn. I was talking about for about a week and finally she said “STOP IT, call them NOW, stop what you are doing and call.” So I did. :-0)
I’m so very thankful for her. I’m blessed to have a handful of wonderful dear true friends in my life. All amazing! I need to write more about Sherrie too; she is so sweet, comforting, and a wonderful friend. :-)
I’m so very blessed.
Apr 24, 06:50AM PDT | Edit | Delete | 3 cheers

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flutter has wonderful friends praying for Gemmword
what a special blessing
friends are so important
and this one sounds like a keeper :)
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Dana is…
So lucky
She is such a keeper! This past weekend we sat on her porch soaking up the sun and talking about things we are passionate about, it was so relaxing and fun. I can laugh with her and be serious. I wish both our schedules allowed us to see each other more, but I’m thankful for knowing her at all!
May 08, 08:25AM PDT | Edit | Delete | Respond to this

Dana is…
Last minute plans…
Amy is so sweet.
We have been trying to have lunch for about 3 weeks now. Each time one of us ends up having to reschedule.
She just emailed me and invited me to come with her to a local farmer’s market and maybe coffee afterwards. And surprisingly we both can make it!
I love last minute plans, especially with such a great friend. :-)
Jul 23, 02:03PM PDT | Edit | Delete | Respond to this

Dana is…
The market

We had a very nice time, good conversation and a few laughs!
I discovered Chinese red noodle beans and bought a pound. I had never seen them before or even heard of them and the girl let us try them and they are so yummy raw. They are my new favorite snack food. :-)
Jul 24, 06:29AM PDT | Edit | Delete | Respond to this

So many blessings 3 months ago
I am so thankful for all the blessings in my life. I could go on forever about my sister, friends, opportunities, etc.
Sometimes it’s the little things though. The little blessings that seem so insignifigant, yet help with the big picture of your life.
Today I had to walk to a meeting, it was a beautiful morning so why not walk?! The trees are so green, the grass so plush, the sun shining bright. As I crossed the street a woman met me coming from the other direction; we were walking side by side now.
I said hello. She said it was a wonderful morning to be walking. I agreed and she began to tell me about a recent week long trip in NY she had just returned from and how she loved being able to walk everywhere. I brought up my trip to DC in Feb. and how I walked everywhere and how walker friendly it was and really loved the visit. We spent maybe 3 minutes (or even less) walking together yet she reminded me of simple blessings (vacation opportunities, memories, friends, laughs, new experiences, etc.).
It’s amazing what emotions a stranger can remind you of and stir up once again.
Small surprises; simple blessings – for those I am very thankful.
Aug 13, 01:13PM PDT | Edit | Delete | 2 cheers

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Dana is…
DC

It’s amazing how many times I find myself fitting into a conversation because of my trip to DC. I would like to say I’d love to go back to DC, but I know no other trip could be like the one I had when Amy was staying there. That trip will always mean a lot to me for so many reasons. The experiences, the laughs. It is still find it amazing how much I ft into a 2 1/2 day vacation! Self exploring of the city, great dinners, great company of course, touring almost all the sights with Amy, the outdoor market and the crepes (YUM), salty oat cookies, the tea house, AND we even watched a movie and a few cooking shows! It was just about a perfect vacation (the only thing I would have changed is me feeling physically better)!
Oct 22, 07:19AM PDT | Edit | Delete | Respond to this 2 cheers

Simple words and karma… 1 month ago
A co worker/friend sent me email this morning titled “Can always use some good Karma Pass it on!” – Reminding me…
‘To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did. When God takes something from your grasp, He’s not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence… The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.’
‘How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.’
Amazing how even email finds a way to make you smile on a cold rainy day! :0)
Oct 22, 07:17AM PDT

I am going to copy and paste some comments from another goal and combine it with this one so I have all of the comments in one place! :-) I’m a dork…

Blessed 1 month ago
I am blessed…I’m not sure why I have not written more comments under this goal. I am glad I have it on my list as a reminder.
I’ve been allowing myself to slip on several things. This goal is a reiminder of not only the things in my life that are a true blessings, but also for the things I enjoy that I have let slip to the side of my life…almost behind me. Not sure why..guess I’ve just had a lot going on and I’ve allowed myself to be consumed with thoughts instead of actions. Reminders are nice… (nice blessings!)
Nov 03, 08:51AM PST | Edit | Delete | 3 cheers

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cancerfree2003 needs someone to decorate Christmas for her!
Blessings
I too need to work on thanking God for my blessings. You said it correctly, that sometimes we are consumed with thoughts instead of actions. I have been feeling really apathetic lately and have not been placing enough emphasis on action but have been dwelling a little too much on self-pity. I apprecite you sharing this goal and thoughts with us. I need a reminder once in a while too!
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Dana is…
Thank you
I’m glad it was a reminder to you as well. And thank you so much for your kind comment!
I am getting back to enjoying the little things that make me feel like me if that makes sense.
I drove 20 minutes out of my way today after a dr. appt. to treat myself to a chai tea at my favorite little place downtown and truly enjoyed the drive, I noticed all the cute little shops that I usually drive right by…I also thanked God for having Fridays off. That is such a blessing to me. Not just to have an extra day off, but it’s like a gift every week. I also got to spend some wonderful quality time with my mother which is such a blessing.
Action….gotta keep working on it, but today I did a lot more than I ‘just thought about’.
I understand dwelling by the way…I dwell WAY too much on almost everything!
Have a great weekend!
Nov 14, 03:41PM PST | Edit | Delete | Respond to this

I’m thankful for a supervisor that cares enough to stand up for me to a colleague. Work has been insane (for awhile now as anyone reading my past entries over the last few months knows) I do not need added drama of any kind. But today I got an email that upset me and almost had me second guessing myself…I shook it off and realized he was wrong, but it was still upsetting to think someone feels they can just say whatever they want (blaming me for something that is obviously out of my control).

Anyway my supervisor took care of it and I’m thankful for him.