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Dr.J (S.L. Jordan, Ph.D.,Ed.D.)

Nov 26, 2023 11:00 AM

Dr. J’s Thought: Cultivating Gratitude on Your Spiritual Journey

We are grateful to gather once again to explore the power and wisdom of gratitude on our spiritual journey. In the fast-paced rhythm of our lives, gratitude can be easily overlooked. Yet, it's in acknowledging and cherishing our blessings that we find the key to persisting in our destiny while basking in revelation and illumination. Gratitude is more than acknowledging the good; it's a shift in perspective that sees the world as filled with abundance. This shift opens our hearts to the present and to God's divine grace in our lives. "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Here's how gratitude enriches your spiritual path: 1. Fostering Humility: Gratitude reminds us of the many factors contributing to our success, connecting us more deeply to God, who guides our path. 2. Deepening Connection: It strengthens our relationships and our bond with the spiritual realm, fostering unity with God and others. 3. Transforming Challenges: Gratitude reframes difficulties, turning them into opportunities for growth and spiritual resilience. 4. Cultivating Presence: Gratitude grounds us in the moment, enhancing our awareness and openness to God's guidance. 5. Radiating Positivity: A grateful heart uplifts others, spreading hope and joy on our collective spiritual journeys. Let's make a daily commitment to recognize the blessings in our lives, expressing thanks to God, those around us, and the divine presence guiding us. "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future." - John F. Kennedy A Prayer of Gratitude: Dear Lord, In the heart of gratitude lies profound spiritual strength. Guide us to always see our blessings, even amidst challenges. Let this sense of thankfulness bring humility, deepen our connections, transform our trials, and keep us present in Your loving grace. May our grateful hearts be a reflection of Your love and light. Amen. In embracing gratitude, let us journey towards spiritual fulfillment and a deeper sense of purpose, illuminated by God's wisdom and love.

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Greetings. It's so nice to be back with you once again. Today's thought is entitled Cultivating Gratitude on Your Spiritual Journey. Cultivating Gratitude on Your Spiritual Journey. Gratitude is a very powerful word and it has a lot within it that requires unpacking to truly appreciate the strength, the humility, the wisdom that comes in gratitude. 1 Thessalonians 5 and 18 NIV version says, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. As I spoke to you last time we were together, I had reflected upon how important it is to not get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, so much so that we don't appreciate the challenges in change and being a change agent. Today I'm going to talk to you about gratitude. Gratitude is more than just saying thank you for good things that come your way. It's a profound shift in perspective, a way of seeing the world through the lenses of abundance rather than scarcity. When we cultivate gratitude we open our hearts to the beauty of the present moment and recognize the divine grace that permeates our lives. An attitude of gratitude can give us the latitude to be able to make monumental accomplishments and monumental achievements, but we must believe in ourselves. We must understand that that attitude of gratitude has to be in place not because we are working within our minds with victory, but we're working with the victory of Christ. He was already hung up for our hang-ups, so we don't start any battle based on our own ability and our own will, but with the gratitude for what God has done when he hung on the hill of Golgotha, the place of the skull, and made a way out of no way that we might have life and have it more abundantly. He paved an understanding that we can have, that we can count it all joy when we fall into diverse temptation, knowing that the trying of our faith work is patience, but that he will make a way out of no way if we'll keep an attitude of gratitude and abide in his word and allow his word to abide in us. And that's the great news, that if we cultivate gratitude on our spiritual journey, we'll have success at its best and we'll never have to settle for less. God bless you. This is Dr. J and I'm looking forward to being with you the next time. Have a super fantastic day. God bless you.

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