Are You Really Thankful?
Are You Really Thankful?
Is your glass have empty or half full? As we approach the Holiday Season what things and people are you thankful for? As you travel to visit family and friends, are you looking forward to the time or is there a sense of dread? 
During this season consider the impact that words have on your life.
If this time of year holds sad reminders, perhaps a loved one who is no longer here or the thought of stressful family gatherings. Focus on the things you are thankful for. Have an attitude of gratitude.
When negative thoughts and words seem to engulf me I am reminded of Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”
Make a list of the things you’re thankful for. Take time during this season to thank those special people in your life that you have not acknowledged or encouraged lately.
We are approaching the busiest travel times of the year. Take a moment to thank the flight crews, the people in security, the gate agents. Don’t forget to smile.
If you plan to drive think of ways to be thankful and gracious on the road.
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” William Arthur Ward
7 Comments
Rhian
Great advice. Sometimes we just need to be reminded about how much we have to be thankful for!
mickeymagic
I love this blog post. Thanks for the reminder to look for life’s blessings instead of getting caught up in the the stress and craziness that the holiday season may bring.
mickeymagic
Eva, if those posts twice I apologize. I just want to tell you how much I love this blog post. Thank you for the reminder to look for life’s blessings during the hectic and sometimes stressful holiday season.
Eva Jordan-Johnson
No problem. Thanks so much you taking the time to comment.The post was also a fresh reminder to me to count my blessings.
Janice Temple
This is a beautiful post! Thanks for the reminder to use gratitude to transform the holidays and acknowledgement to flight crews.
Janice
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LYNN AND PATRICIA TURNER
Thankful for all my sons being home for Thanksgiving Day and being in good health and also being able to celebrate the 30th birthday of Joel and Nathan
Eva Jordan-Johnson
Thanks for your comment. Time with our families remain precious!