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BE THANKFUL - BE GRATEFUL

My Morning Devotional

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Don't let the small things steal your joy, there is so much to be grateful for!

 

What are the things going on around you that challenge you the most? Think about those challenges for a moment. Do they really hold power over you, or do you allow that to happen? Think for a moment about those people, places or things, that you allow to take up an unbelievable amount of space in your mind, body, soul and spirit; "don't let the small things steal your happiness, your joy, your peace." 

 

There is so much to be thankful/grateful for on a daily basis! Listen, you woke up this morning, in your right mind; you have a place to call home; (you just missed your shout right there)! If you stop for a moment and take inventory of what you have, compared to what you want, you may very well surprise yourself. 

 

Don't get me wrong, there are surely a plethora of unbelievable things going on in these ununited states of America, however, take a moment to think of the good surrounding you, and sit with that for a few minutes. Better yet, find something to write on and list all the wonderful things that surround you and make you smile. Think about the people who love and support you. Think about the people who love and support you, those who call or text just to say they are thinking about you.

 

Find ways to connect with those you love and remind them that they are in your thoughts. Take a morning or evening walk in nature and just be; put on your favorite music and dance in your home; phone a friend you've been thinking about and say hello. Love up on you! And know that every day, God sends you something to celebrate (life, love, health, peace, friends, pets and the list goes on and on).

 

Namaste'

Rev. Pastor, Elder Akosua Dyan McCray

Founding Pastor of Unity Fellowship Church Washington DC

Established Sunday May 19, 2002