The Power of Thanksgiving - 7

The Power of Thanksgiving -7

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and

 his courts with praise.” (Psalm 100:4)

Gratitude is the key that unlocks joy. When

 we give thanks, our eyes shift from what we lack

 to the  abundance we already hold. The psalmist

 reminds us  that thanksgiving is not occasional— 

it is the posture  of a heart that knows God is 

        good. Even in trials, there  is something to thank 

    Him for. Gratitude transforms  prayer, softens  

    worry, and makes room for peace. 

 

Prayer:

Thank You, Lord, for the gift of life, for breath, for love,

for hope. Teach me to see blessings hidden in ordinary

days. May thanksgiving become my language of worship. 

Amen. 

 

Worship with All Our Heart - 1

 

Worship with All Our Heart - 1

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6)

Praise the Lord in the tulip garden.

Our souls were made for worship. The psalmist reminds us that worship isn’t reserved for a perfect day or a quiet temple—it flows from breath itself. Every sunrise invites us to sing, every heartbeat reminds us of His mercy. Worship is not only in song but in living with gratitude, kindness, and love. When we praise God in joy and in tears, heaven touches earth.

Prayer:

Lord, teach me to worship You with all my heart—when life is bright and when shadows fall. May my breath, my words, and my deeds bring glory to Your name. Amen. 

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The Best Medicine - A Dose of Your Kindness

 

A Dose of Your Kindness 

A few weeks back — yes, both in March and this very moon — I was pretty much a soggy tissue slumped on the couch. Or, to put it another way, a sick potato wrapped in blankets, binge-reading comical life stories just to soothe my weary soul.

And then — bam! — your “get well soon” messages dropped in like shots of love-powered espresso straight into my sluggish system. Talk about the best kind of immune booster! ☕💥

The doctor said (with that serious face): “Make sure you finish the entire course of medicine…”
Lilian, with her wise heart, added, “Medicine alone won’t help — you need good rest and buckets of water too.”
And then came Wendy Claire and Dorothy with their practical advice: “No more fruits or salad!” (Who knew salad could be so suspicious?) But hey, I’m coughing a lot less now, so hats off to you all!

Thank you, dear friends, for your sunshine-filled messages, warm thoughts, and practical wisdom. You’ve been the sweetest part of my recovery — the real prescription I needed. 💛🌤️

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” — Proverbs 17:22

Your kindness reminded me again how gratitude multiplies joy. In life’s aches and coughs — sometimes, it’s not just the pills or the rest, but the love of friends that helps us heal. 

- 26 June 2025

Plitvice Lakes National Park