Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life
it turns what we have into enough and more
It turns denials into acceptance
chaos to order, confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home, a stranger into a friend
~ Melody Beattie
I once was in a deep conversation with a colleague of mine about our struggles. I think that was during the time when I was very much concern about getting married. I was nervous about being a part of someone else life. I was scared about getting married and being away from him at the same time. Needless to say, I was worrying so much.
This friend of mine didn't have a problem like the one I was facing but she encouraged me to never cease praying. In particular she asked me not to complain and to ask for what I want but to be thankful to God for whatever it is happening in my life. She said she had have a marital problem before and for so many years she asked God why all those terrible things happening to her marriage when She had done what she thought was good in His eyes. Her prayers were always the same but her situation never change until one day she stopped complaining to GOD, decided to let go the heavy burden off her shoulder and started thanking Him for everything. Then, everything changed.
Sometimes, it is not by asking God that we will receive all the things that we needed, it is by thanking him. He always provide.
Just be more grateful.
I am blessed indeed.
:)
