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We were doing this study about being thankful through the Created to be His Helpmeet book. Here are my answers for posterity. :-) Do we always have a Thankful Spirit? No, sometimes I forget how very good God has been to me. I'm sorry to say, but I have to be honest. How about you?? Where are you today? I am learning that it is ok, to fall as long as you learn and then get back up. I am learning that my husband needs to trust me, and I have to constantly inspire that trust in him. :-) Where does joy start? My Joy comes from the Lord. And it is my strength. I need to keep that in the forefront of my mind, daily. Have I been discontent in my lot in life? Do I have my own "pity parties? Oh, yeah I have thrown some doozy 'pity parties'. I have learned to turn my eyes back to the Lord 'from whence comes my strength', and take my eyes off the problem. When I focus less on the problem than on the Only Solution then I can climb out of my depressions quicker. :-) Do I verbally show thanksgiving every day? I do try to do this. And I will try harder. Do I thank God daily for my husband?? Again, most days I do thank God for the wonderful man He has given me. and for my kids. But there are days when I rush threw morning devotions, and I don't have 'time' to thank God for much of anything.... I need to focus on my priorities more and more. Would friends describe me as joyful, thankful and content? yikes. this one struck a chord with me because of some personal issues. I'm sure those that barely know me would see me this way, but then I have an issue with keeping my mouth shut to 'good friends' when I am feeling down. I am learning everyday that "Every wise woman builds her house." (Prov. 14:1) and "A word fitly spoke is like apples of gold in settings of silver" (Prov. 25:11) and that "The tongue of the wise promotes health" (Prov 12:18) God is continuing to teach me to keep my mouth shut. :-) I thank God for His mercy and grace in teaching me even though I don't deserve it. How can I add practicing joy and thanksgiving into my life? I guess one way would be to smile more. I've noticed that even when I am not upset I have trouble smiling... so I am trying to smile 'for no reason'. :-) And I will try to make it a point to thank God, my hubby, and my children daily for something. :-) Am I willing to lay down my grievance toward my husband for the hope of a heavenly marriage?? Oh, yes!! A thousand times yes. I don't think being 'right' is worth it in the end. :-) How about you? How would you answer these questions? Alexia |
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