Archive for 'Gratitude'
That person will know what it means to give with the hand of God…
John 10:10 A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.
“My child, the thief takes; I give. There is nothing that I lack so I only give. Let my followers imitate me. What they receive from me, let them [...]
Posted: May 20th, 2008 under Generosity, Gratitude.
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Let the gratitude you offer from here on, in some way make up for the times you have been ungrateful…
Luke 17:17-18 Jesus said in reply, “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?”
“My child, never underestimate the power of gratitude. Your merciful Father showers blessings on the world in glorious abundance each moment. How many return even a [...]
Posted: April 4th, 2008 under Divine Will, Gratitude.
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This has greatly pleased Jesus who seldom enough receives the gratitude of his children…
John 2:3 When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”
Blessed Mother, I love and thank you for your merciful kindness in your care for souls, especially those God has given me to pray for. I ask you to thank Jesus on my behalf as only [...]
Posted: April 2nd, 2008 under Gratitude.
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Think of the offense given to the God of all creation when so few return thanks for the many blessings they enjoy…
Luke 17:17-18 Jesus said in reply, “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?”
“My child, think of the offense given to the God of all creation when so few return thanks for the many blessings they enjoy. Think [...]
Posted: December 27th, 2007 under Gratitude.
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Speak about your joy in me even when you do not feel it…
Luke 1:46-47 And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.”
“My beloved, does your soul proclaim my greatness? Does your spirit rejoice in me?”
Lord, in you alone is my soul at rest. May my spirit rejoice forever in your goodness [...]
Posted: July 31st, 2007 under Faith, Gratitude, Hope.
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Give him your heart and he will give you so much more…
Hebrews 13:15 Through him (then) let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.
“Beloved, if you confess with the lips that Jesus is Lord and if the confession flows from a heart that is committed to him, then offer each moment as a sacrifice of [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2007 under Abandonment, Gratitude, Sacrifice.
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Never take for granted the unimaginable and undeserved gift of salvation…
Colossians 1:12 (Give) thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.
“My beloved, by grace you have been saved. Therefore be thankful. Never take for granted the unimaginable and undeserved gift of salvation. The price was paid by Christ [...]
Posted: May 27th, 2007 under Gratitude, Humility, Salvation.
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What folly to worship something that can only serve the body!
Hebrews 13:9b It is good to have our hearts strengthened by grace and not by foods, which do not benefit those who live by them.
“My child, it is by grace that you are strengthened. Food can strengthen the body, but if food is abused it will weaken the soul. If it is [...]
Posted: May 23rd, 2007 under Detachment, Discipline, Gratitude.
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All creation rightly owes thanks and praise to the Creator…
Psalm 148:5 Let them all praise the LORD’S name; for the LORD commanded and they were created.
“My beloved, you too are a creature. All creation rightly owes thanks and praise to the Creator. Therefore, enter into my will and offer thanks and praise to the living God, maker of all, lover of all, the one [...]
Posted: April 29th, 2007 under Gratitude.
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It is the mercy of God that breaks proud hearts so that they may receive the mercy he offers…
Ezekiel 6:9 then those who have escaped (the sword) will remember me among the nations to which they have been exiled, after I have broken their adulterous hearts that turned away from me (and their eyes which lusted after idols). They shall loathe themselves because of their evil deeds, all their abominations.
“My child, let this [...]
Posted: April 9th, 2007 under Gratitude, Humility, Mercy, Sinners.
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