"Gratitude and Joy"

"It isn’t being joyful that makes us
feel grateful. It’s being grateful
that makes us feel joyful."
  - Mary Manin Morrissey

Some people believe that when they
feel joyful, then they will be
grateful.

But, as our quote states, gratitude
comes first, and then the joy.

Sometimes we have to really look
for a reason to be grateful when
something happens.

Gratitude changes our perspective and
our attitude about our situation.

When our friend Teri Wilder was let
go from a job in radio she was able
to thank her boss/friend for it. Joy
came forth as she realized it was
opening up a whole new life for her.

We are grateful because of the songs
and music she has produced bringing
joy into our lives, and the lives of
many others.

This week Wes and I were filled with
gratitude as the Worldwide Unity
Ministries board approved our Study
Group paperwork.

Joy is overflowing as we, and our
lovely group of people, are now able
to call ourselves Abundant Living
Unity.

Gratitude is important.

Try counting what you have to be
grateful for instead of sheep if
you have trouble sleeping.

Joy comes forth in the morning.

Let Us Pray:
We connect with the One Power, One
Presence in every cell of our
being. In every situation we are
grateful knowing we are never alone.
Guidance is ours. Love is ours. We
are blessed. We are grateful. Amen.

I am grateful for the encouragement
that comes from you. My heart fills
with joy.

With gratitude and joy,
Sandy