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Thankfulness

I GIVE THANKS TO GOD WITH MY WHOLE HEART.

An attitude of gratitude works miracles. Sometimes we think our lives must be in perfect order before we can utter words of praise and thanksgiving. This is not the case.

You can begin now to speak words of praise and thanksgiving to God. Take a moment to recall your day-to-day good, and then add to it the special blessings that have come your way.

Speak words of praise and thanksgiving to your associates. Look for the good and do not hesitate to express appreciation. Be sincere and wholehearted in your praise. You will bring great joy into the lives of others.

Speak words of praise to yourself. This should include recognizing your efforts, as well as the good work of your mind and body.

Charles Fillmore wrote, “You can praise a weak body into strength, a fearful heart into peace and trust, and shattered nerves into poise and harmony.” Prove the truth of this statement for yourself by cultivating the quality of gratitude.

I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. (Psalm 9:1)

Relaxed

I GIVE THANKS FOR PATIENCE AND POISE. I DO MY WORK IN A RELAXED, JOYFUL MANNER.

Whatever you have to do today, do it in a relaxed, joyful manner. Go about your tasks with a patient, loving attitude. When you begin to feel rushed, impatient, or irritated, declare to yourself, “I am patient and poised.” Take time to feel composed, poised, and confident.

If you have an important decision to make, ask God for guidance—and wait patiently for the answer. Do not become anxious or upset. God is unfailing. Simply keep your mind open to receive.

Being patient does not mean that you have nothing to do. Whatever is at hand to do, do it well. Whatever you feel you should do, take action. Go about it with poise and love. Who knows how quickly your answer will come when you approach life agreeably and patiently!

My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. (Exodus 33:14)

Relationships

MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS REFLECT THE PERFECTION OF THE INNER LIGHT OF DIVINE SPIRIT.

Our thoughts and feelings toward others can have an effect upon them even though we do not say a word, for thoughts and feelings can be sensed. They are very real indeed! Children seem to detect our attitudes easily. Animals often sense our fear and distrust, or our trust and love, and react accordingly.

We may at times think unkind thoughts we would never put into words—believing that what others do not hear us say cannot be counted against us, but we are only kidding ourselves! Our thoughts and feelings bring forth the experiences of our personal world. They also have a definite effect upon the world about us.

Let us remain securely centered upon the Most High, for our every thought, our every emotion, is a most important tool in the mental workshop in which our life is being molded. Let us learn to follow the perfect blueprint given to us by our Creator.

First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean. (Matthew 23:26)

Picture Albums

I see myself in the light of Truth. I know that I have been a BELOVED child of God since the very beginning.

Many of us keep picture albums with highlights of our lives and memories of our family and friends.

Perhaps you are unaware of the album you also have been keeping in your mind and heart. Do you have a rather forlorn picture of yourself at some particular period of your life? Do you constantly see yourself as a neglected or lonely child, or a misused adult? Do you ever recall the picture you made of yourself in an awkward situation? Are these images you would want to put into an album if they could be reproduced as photos? Most likely not, for in our hearts is a desire for the beautiful and the best.

It is time for us to go through that old mental and emotional picture album within us and remove forever those not in keeping with our highest ideal. Let us lovingly replace each one with a true image. Surely we have some pictures of good and joy from every stage of our life.

Deliberately choose pictures of the beauty and goodness in your life to replace any distorted or negative ones that come to your mind. You have always been special and wonderful in the eyes of God. These are the best pictures to remember and review.

But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)

Praise Power

I PRAISE AND GIVE THANKS FOR GOD’S GOODNESS AND LOVE EXPRESSING THROUGH ME AND EVERYONE I MEET.

The power of praise builds and multiplies. All living things respond positively to praise. When we praise someone or something, we are seeing the good. When we hold to the good and praise it, we are imagining it as beautiful and perfect.

We can clothe everyone in praise by our spoken word and with our thoughts. Our praise gives approval and admiration. When we see the best around us and praise it, we shall be lifted up. This praise will radiate throughout our home and our universe.

Begin where you are. Praise all you have and watch it multiply. Praise those you know and love, and they will respond and radiate. This radiance will touch all people everywhere if we set it into action. Praise is the power that opens minds and hearts to beauty, growth, and love.

My mouth is filled with Your praise, declaring Your splendor all day long. (Psalm 71:8)

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