Gratitude is a Choice

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Gratitude as a discipline involves a conscious choice. I can choose to be grateful even when my emotions and feelings are still steeped in hurt and resentment. Henri Nouwen Let go: Are past emotional hurts and resentments weighing you down? Are they dominating your attention? Start over: Make a decision today to focus on what…

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Contentment

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According to the American Heritage Dictionary, contentment is being “satisfied with things as they are.†How would you describe your state of mind? Are you content? Are you satisfied with things as they are? The greatest prescription for contentment can be found in Matthew 5:3-11 in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The Greek word for…

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