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Those magic word….
“Please and Thank you.”
It’s such a drain being around people who are grumpy, grumbling complainers.
Some people are “naturally” more effusive and outspoken but I believe an “ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE” is taught- not caught.
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If we are modeling thankfulness and praise, our children will begin to mirror that attitude. If we are mumbling, grumbling, and modeling all kinds of rumbling, our children will pick up that tendency. In fact, I’d say if our children grow up to be negative, complaining, unthankful adults- we didn’t do our job as parents.
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I try to remember to go to God’s spiritual closet when I’m really down in the dumps. He has a warehouse of spiritual gifts and outfits that will equip us to transcend and overcome the pits of this life! I open the doors and see that beautiful garment of praise, the oil of joy for mourning, a belt of truth, the garment of love, and the good news shoes for my feet.
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Even when I don’t feel like getting dressed for the day, I can make myself exchange my draggin, saggin, “feeling sorry for myself” clothes and exchange them for His glorious, transforming, beautifying garments that cover my inadequacies and tendencies toward depression.
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Now that’s Designer Quality Clothing!
Today- and every day- let us put on the GARMENT OF PRAISE for any spirit of heaviness.
Let us lift up glad voices because the Lord is good and His mercy endures forever. LET US GIVE THANKS IN ALL THINGS because NOTHING can separate us from His wonderful love.
LET US REJOICE in His steadfast love and His mercies which are new every morning. LET US CELEBRATE He has given us freely His own dear Son to redeem us and bring us back to Him!
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
SURPRISING TREASURE: It’s better to wear a garment of praise than the clothing yourself with the sackcloth and ashes of grumbling and complaining. GOD, Himself, gives us the oil of joy and the garment of praise, so let’s learn to put them on! 🙂
I love this!! Hey…I painted a yellow slicker for a friend of mine years ago who wanted me to paint ” Our God Reigns” on it..he was SUCH a character. He was loud and very unique. I couldn’t believe it when I saw this comic and remembered him.
you really do radiate thankfulness Cindy. I have been praying for you and the family.
hugs.
A yellow slicker eh? Awesome! Thanks for the prayers Amy!
Can I win the prize? I was up and out early this morning. Got soaked with all of the heavy fog. I didn’t have the yellow rain gear, but I did wear my garment of praise!
Sorry Jeff- no family members can win the prize- I want everyone to come to our house to watch it together. I’m glad you put on your garment of praise this morning!- It wasn’t camo was it? LOL
Thanks so much for your wonderful insight once again Cindy. It made me count my many many blessings and to thank Him for them all. So many times I tend to get wrapped up in everyday problems and forget that He has them all figured out before I can even name them. I know that you have faced your share of heartaches, but instead of making you weak, He has given you extra strength to carry on. As I said before Cindy,….when I grow up, I want to be just like you. Good memories that I will always cherish
I just want to wrap my arms around you and give you a big hug Charlene! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving- there is so much to be thankful for- most of all – our Jesus!
You are such a blessing Cindy with the way you put into perspective all of life’s ups & downs. I praise the Lord for you and that I have the opportunity to know you. God bless you and your family. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I love you Jean. You and Stan are such a blessing! You have a shoutin’ good Thanksgiving. Hugs-
Thank you, Cindy, for the encouraging words for our Thanksgiving season. That garment of praise shouldn’t be kept secret, for sure, since we all need it! We had such good news last night that made me weep for joy. Our grandson Alex has been officially declared free of the cancer he’s been toughing through with surgeries and chemo all summer. Just in time for Thanksgiving – Praise the Lord in joyful numbers! I’m also thanking God for a special friend in you, my dear! <3
tears, smiles, praise and rejoicing. Victory in Jesus- I’m so glad for Alex and your whole family! I’m thankful for you my sweet, encouraging sister. Hugs-
Garments of Praise…. Oh how many times have I kept on the clothes of depression, etc. We really are the mirrors our kids look into! Thanks, yet again, for a GREAT encouraging word 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!!!
Cindy,
I love what you said about children and how an attitude of gratitude is taught and not caught. I enjoyed this blog as always. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Dave, Evan, and I attended CCC last Sunday. We were really impressed with the warm, inviting environment. Evan really enjoyed the nursery as well. We will see you this Sunday! We have been praying for Thomas and your family. Take care!!
Thanks Ann! I’m glad you felt welcome but sorry we missed your first Sunday. Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving.
Think I’m going to copy that verse on a big sign that also says “GARMENT OF PRAISE” & hang it in my closet!
Will probably eve make those decisions of what to wear come more easily!
So thankful for you & yours, Cindy!
Cecilia! I’m smiling so big right now 🙂 What a fantastic idea! I might label my Mary Kay moisturizer with OIL OF JOY. 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving.