Quotes about Gratitude

It is altogether fitting and proper that we should enjoy things made for us to enjoy. What is not at all fitting or proper is that we should set our hearts on them. Temporal things must be treated as temporal things - received, given thanks for, offered back, but enjoyed. They must not be treated like eternal things.

Thanksgiving is a spiritual exercise, necessary to the building of a healthy soul. It takes us out of the stuffiness of ourselves into the fresh breeze and sunlight of the will of God.

She was awed by the privilege. She accepted the disciplines.

My portion. My cup. My lot is secure. My heart can be at peace. My Father is in charge. How simple!

A great many things determine how people live, and money is not at the top of the list. Choices are always available. What you choose will depend on how you see things: yourself, your work, your right to express taste and desire and personality, your understanding of the love of God as expressed in His creation and order and harmony.

Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences; all events are blessings given to us to learn from.

It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on Earth—and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up—that we will begin to live each day to the fullest.

Resolve never to criticize or downgrade yourself, but instead rejoice that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

A God-focused attitude is positive and directs you to better the lives of those you love while giving God the glory.

Each day is precious when we consider what we can do to serve God and His Kingdom.

When you stop worrying about your problems and start praising God for His magnificent power you will experience His peace.

The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.