Last night one of our pastors was talking about having an "Attitude of Gratitude". He was commenting on how so many passionate lovers of God that he's known burn out or become depressed and drop out of ministry. He said that if he looked at each one of their situations he could always trace it back to where they began to foster discontentment and they failed to be grateful for the things God was doing.
As I (Crystal) was hanging out at the prayer house this morning I began to think about the things that I am grateful for and there is SO MUCH! God is so good... our lives are amazing! Sometimes, on the day to day it may not seem like anything great, but when I sit down and actually think about it I realize how blessed I am! For one, I have the greatest husband in the world who passionately loves God and me! God has so abundantly taken care of all of our needs and we are in such an incredible environment at the school of ministry and learning so much every day! I am realizing more and more all the time how God's word is transforming my mind and causing me to think more like him and respond to situations and circumstances in a more godly and faith filled way. It's awesome. Then, on top of all of that there are the daily little (yet big things) that we take for granted all the time... like running water! We went a couple of days without water because our well pump was broken (yes, we have a well! Crazy, hey?) and let me tell you, I am THANKFUL for water. So, take some time out and think about the things you are thankful for... and LIVE with an attitude or gratitude each day. God's word is full of verses that encourage us to tell of all the wonderful things he's done for us... not only does it bless God, but it changes us when we focus on his goodness. Anyways, I hope you all are well! Stay in touch.
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