Tag Archives: An Attitude of Gratitude
The Cornucopia of Contentment ~
Thanksgiving is the time,
of finding true contentment
a time to praise God . . .
without any resentment.
A time to discover,
the secret of gratitude
a time to let thanksgiving
become our daily attitude.
Thanksgiving is the time,
of finding satisfaction
a time for appreciation
no matter our condition.
It’s a time to be thankful,
to God for everything
a time to be grateful
for whatever He may bring.
Thanksgiving’s a cornucopia,
of having true contentment
for all those who on God . . .
are genuinely dependent!
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Not that I speak in respect of want:
for I have learned, in whatsoever
state I am, therewith to be content.
I know both how to be abased,
and I know how to abound:
every where and in all things
I am instructed both
to be full and to be hungry,
both to abound and to suffer need.
I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Father, How Can I Show My Gratitude ~
Father, how can I show my gratitude,
my gratefulness for all You’ve done
how can I show my thankfulness
for the eternal gift of Your Son?
What can I do to repay You,
for the kindness You’ve shown me
what can I give back to You
so my appreciation You can see?
How can I render my thanksgiving,
the sense of my true gratification
how can I ever prove to You
the full delight of my satisfaction?
Father, how can I show my gratitude,
my gratefulness for all You do
how can I show my thankfulness
if I am not always praising You?
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And whatsoever ye do
in word or deed, do all
in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God
and the Father by him.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Gratitude Believes ~
Gratitude believes God,
is in absolute control
it trusts His provision
with a meek, humble soul.
Gratitude shows God,
how much it is thankful
daily it has an attitude
of being heartily grateful.
Gratitude has true rest,
peace and contentment
for what life may bring
it holds no resentment.
Gratitude finds real joy,
upon the dawn of day
it shows God adoration
whatever He sends its way.
Gratitude if full of praise,
thankfulness and gladness
gratitude rejoices . . .
over God and His goodness!
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This is the day
which the Lord hath made;
we will rejoice
and be glad in it.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Thanksgiving Time ~
Thanksgiving time,
again is drawing near
a time to let God . . .
our gratitude hear.
But we need to go past,
just this time of the year
and make sure God always
our thanksgiving hears.
Thanksgiving time,
isn’t just for the holidays
for a grateful heart . . .
is thankful for all its days.
For no matter the season,
to God we must raise
continual offerings
of our heartfelt praise.
Thanksgiving isn’t the only time,
for us to be thankful
it is the daily fruit . . .
of those who are truly grateful!
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By him therefore let us offer
the sacrifice of praise to God
continually, that is, the fruit
of our lips giving thanks to
his name.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Beauty of Salvation ~
May the beauty of your salvation,
cause you to be jubilant
may the wonder of it all
make and keep you exuberant.
May the greatness of God’s mercy,
bow your grateful, thankful knees
may the vastness of His love
your whole heart, happily seize.
May the grandeur of your hope,
make you permanently indebted
may the elation that you feel
forever in your soul be embedded.
May the splendor of Jesus’ grace,
always keep you humble and meek
may your gleeful gratitude
be in every word you speak.
May the beauty of your salvation,
bring to you God’s eternal peace
may your delighted exuberance
to Him you jubilantly release!
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For the Lord taketh pleasure
in his people: he will beautify
the meek with salvation.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Our Daily Mission ~
When with God we’re repentant,
and fall under His submission
praise and thanksgiving . . .
will become our daily mission.
For, those who trust God,
know all will be Okay
no matter what may come
or what He sends our way.
When with God we’re humble,
and self-denial is the rule
our thanksgiving for all things
will be our spiritual fuel.
For, those who are hopeful,
know God won’t send anything
that would ever keep them
from Him worshiping.
When with God our attitudes,
are positive and confident
our praise and thanks to Him
will be in our lives, dominate!
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“In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
In The Name of Jesus ~
I thank God,
for being there
for listening to
my every care.
I thank Him,
for staying true
for lifting me up
when I am blue.
I thank God,
for never leaving
for keeping me
on Him cleaving.
I thank Him,
for mercy anew
for helping me
a day get through.
In Jesus’ name,
I thank God . . .
praise Him with
my heartfelt laud!
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Giving thanks always
for all things unto
God and the Father
in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ;”
King James Version
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Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
A Thankful, Grateful Heart ~
Lord, give me a thankful heart,
one that is appreciative
one that to all Your blessings
is attuned and sensitive.
Let it be a heart,
that sings its daily praise
let it be my heartfelt gratitude
that to You I earnestly raise.
Let me have a heart,
truly thankful for all things
no matter what in my life
You should choose to bring
Let my heart flow with,
the rivers of Your peace
so my appreciation to You
I may continually release.
Lord, give me a thankful heart,
one that is steadily hopeful
let it be the heart of one . . .
who is to You truly grateful!
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” O give thanks unto the Lord;
for he is good; for his mercy
endureth for ever.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
A Heart Full of Gladness ~
When I think of all the things,
this year for which I’m thankful
there are a few that stand out
that leave me eternally grateful.
I’m thankful for God’s mercy
for His unmerited favor
I am grateful for His gift
of Christ Jesus, my Savior
I am thankful for His grace,
for the love Jesus showed
I am forever appreciative
for the hope in me He bestowed.
I am thankful for my faith,
the forgiveness of my sin
I am grateful over satan
the battle God and I can win.
So, with a shout of gratitude,
I will close out this year . . .
with a heart full of gladness
having nothing to fear!
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“That I may publish
with the voice of thanksgiving,
and tell of all thy wondrous works.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
The Voice of Thanksgiving ~
May the voice of thanksgiving,
be heard joyfully today . . .
may words of gratefulness
be sung heartily as we pray.
May our heartfelt thoughts,
offer God His due praise
may we be grateful
as our thanks to Him we raise.
May the voice of gratitude,
be heard loud and clear
may our humble thanks
be detected by every ear.
May our praise be sung,
at our dinner table today
may our thanks transcend
beyond Thanksgiving Day.
May the voice of thanksgiving,
be our joyful noise today . . .
may our words of gratitude
be heard by God everyday!
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“Make a joyful noise unto God,
all ye lands:”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
~ Have a very Blessed Thanksgiving ~
The Language of Gratitude ~
I’m learning a new language,
its called gratitude . . .
and it begins with having
a thankful attitude.
Its vocabulary,
is easy to understand
for gratitude is as simple as
offering a helping hand.
I don’t have to say any words,
or even write them down
for gratitude can be heard
without making a single sound.
There isn’t a special course,
to study or memorize
for gratitude can be picked up
by hearing others cries.
This dialect is universal,
anyone can speak it
for it is the language
of the Holy Spirit!
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“And whatsoever ye do
in word or deed, do all
in the name of the
Lord Jesus, giving
thanks to God and
the Father by him.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
Not Just on Thanksgiving Day ~
It’s not just on Thanksgiving,
that we’re to be thankful . . .
it’s not only on this one day
that we’re to be grateful.
It’s about being appreciative,
every day in every way
it’s all about our attitude
in the things we do and say.
It’s not about the tasty food,
on today’s white linen table
it’s not about the fine dining
on Thanksgiving Day staples.
It’s about the provisions,
God gives us all year through
it’s about how we receive them
what with them we opt to do.
It’s not about what we have,
and all our many blessings
it’s not about the pumpkin pie
or the turkey’s oyster dressing.
It’s all about us sharing,
with those who have not
it’s all about loving others
in deed, not just in thought!
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“We are bound to thank God always for you,
brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith
groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every
one of you all toward each other aboundeth;”
King James Version
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Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka
Thankful ~
Lord, I am so very thankful,
for all You’ve given me
for giving me the eyes of faith
so Your blessings I could see.
Thankful for each season,
You have brought me though
thankful for the cross
that keeps me close to You.
Thankful for the Good Word,
so I may study and read
thankful that I have learned
it’s only You I really need.
Thankful for the good days,
and the bad ones too
thankful that no matter what
they all led me right to You.
Thankful You’re always there,
to listen to my prayers
thankful I can talk to You
and give You all my cares
Thankful for Your grace,
for Your love bountiful
and I want You to know
I think Your wonderful!
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Psalm 105:1-5
King James Version
“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name:
make known his deeds among the people.
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him:
talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Glory ye in his holy name:
let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
Seek the LORD, and his strength:
seek his face evermore.
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done;
his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;”
Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka
Our Plate of Goodness ~
I love this time of year,
with Thanksgiving just ahead
it reminds me of some facts
in the Bible I have read . . .
In all things be grateful,
let joy and praise flow out of you
for everything be thankful
give God the glory He is due.
Make peacefulness your habitation,
let your gentleness be known
be kind, tender-hearted and forgiving
never be the first to cast a stone.
Extend a hand to the needy,
let charity be your perfect gift
help all those who have not
bring back to God those adrift.
Show others your appreciation,
let them see your gratitude
bless them for their helpfulness
be not selfish in your attitude.
Reach out to the sick and hurting,
let them see Jesus’ true compassion
show all acts of grace and mercy
let not the sun go down on your passion.
Be content with all that you have,
rejoice in whatever is your state
be satisfied with all of the goodness
God places each day on your plate.
In everything be thankful,
let your praise be heard by all
in everything be grateful
let your joy be seen by all!
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Ephesians 5:20
King James Version
“Giving thanks always
for all things unto
God and the Father
in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ;”
Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka
Thankful for What ~
It’s easy to be thankful,
when things are going well
when we are trouble-free
no fears on which to dwell.
But, when burdens become,
crushing and all-consuming
it’s hard to show gratitude
when stress is ever-looming.
It’s difficult to say thank you,
in the middle of our strife
it’s not easy to be grateful
for the trials in this life.
How can we be thankful,
in every single thing
rejoicing in the hardships
that living often brings?
It takes a heart of faith,
an unwavering trust
it take a soul that knows
being prayerful is a must!
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
King James Version
“Rejoice evermore.
Pray without ceasing.
In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka
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The Reason for My Hope
I believe in God,
in all of His glorious creation
I believe He made the heavens
and the earth's foundation.I believe that man,
came from but dust
I believe it's God's image
He puts into all of us.I believe that Satan,
is the cause for our fallen state
I believe it's still his lies
he uses on us to trap and bait.I believe that man's heart,
has always been cold and callous
I believe it's full of deceit
filled with ungodly malice.I believe in Jesus,
God's only begotten Son
I believe He died and rose again
for the sins of everyone.I believe in redemption,
from our wicked, evil ways
I believe it's the blood of the Lamb
that washes our sins away.I believe in God's love,
I believe in His grace
I believe one day
God's judgement all will face.I believe in Heaven,
I also believe in hell . . .
I believe for eternity it's where
the unsaved will dwell.I believe in the hope,
Jesus imparts in me
I believe all can be saved
if these truth they'd just see!~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peter 3:15
King James Version"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
and be ready always to give an answer to
every man that asketh you a reason of the hope
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I will not be shaken,
nothing can rattle me
not even my own death
will take me, Lord from Thee.I will not tremble,
I have nothing to fear
even if I'm all alone
God is always near.I will not waiver,
on my Rock, I will stand
if I was to stumble
in His grace I will land.I will not be moved,
nothing can take away
the love I have for Jesus
from His ways I'll not stray.I will not be shaken,
nothing will take from me
the peace, faith and hope
I have dear Lord, in Thee!~~~~~~~
Psalm 62:1-2
"Truly my soul waiteth upon God:
from him cometh my salvation.
"He only is my rock and my salvation;
he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved."King James Version
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~ Who I am in CHRIST ~
Who am I in Christ?
I am fearfully
and wonderfully made
I am His new creation
I am predestined
I am chosen
I am adopted
I am a son of God
I am God's child
I am a child of light
I am a child of day
I am God's bride
I am God's clay
I am God's future
I am God's hope
I am alive to God
I am destined
I am called~~~~~~~~~~~
I am loved
I am bought with a price
I am redeemed
I am set free from sin
I am joined to the Lord
I am alive by grace
I am justified
I am forgiven
I am sanctified
I am reconciled
I am transformed
I am renewed
I am made perfect
I am dead to sin~~~~~~~~~~~
I am a slave to righteousness
I am baptized with the Holy Spirit
I am a partner of Christ, Jesus
I am His temple
I am His building
I am His field
I am His branch
I am His follower
I am His fellow worker
I am His ambassador
I am the salt of the earth
I am the light of the world
I am sober-minded and watchful
I am armed
I am His warrior
I am His friend~~~~~~~~~~~
I am being trained in righteousness
I am created for good works
I am a doer of the word
I am kind
I am humble
I am meek
I am patient
I am loving
I am fruitful
I am steadfast
I am gentle
I am faithful
I am never alone
I am never hungry
I am never thirsty~~~~~~~~~~~
I am sealed for the day of redemption
I am called to eternal glory
I am the aroma of Christ to God
I am crucified with Christ
I am not ashamed
I am a sinner
I am forgiven
I am born again
and I am going to heaven!Who are you without Christ?
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we can find Scriptures that let us know who we are in Jesus ~Copyright 2013
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