How to pray when you don’t feel thankful
I have been humbled by the thankfulness of my friends. I’ve shared in their Thanksgiving Day celebrations, sat as their tables and heard them express their appreciation. Even if someone has had a tough year, they have managed to find something to be thankful for. By listening to them and sharing one small thank you myself, I have found my spirit lifted and my attention has shifted from my needs to my riches. It’s good to cultivate contentment. It is beneficial to practice appreciation. Often, though, I find my prayers are made up more of gripes than gratitude. It’s not that I’m ungrateful; I’m justRead More →