There is something that happens
when you are grateful…
You continue to keep receiving
blessings.
So, I will always be grateful.
- Chrissy Metz
None is more impoverished than
the one who has no gratitude.
Gratitude is a currency that we
can mint for ourselves,
and spend without fear of
bankruptcy.
- Fred De Witt Van Amburgh
The real gift of gratitude is that
the more grateful you are,
the more present you become.
- Robert Holden
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The Power of Words…
My tongue can cause death or life
Bitterness, anger and often pain
Can cut through like a sharp knife
O cause me to stop… pray… refrain.
Your words held comfort and healing
They even calmed the stormy sea
May I never be so unfeeling
Or use words that cause hurt and misery.
O tame my tongue, grant discipline
When words of anger suddenly spurt…
Forgive, when I commit a verbal sin
May my words help… instead of hurt.
Too late I learn to say ‘I’m sorry’
Harsh words fall like blackened rain
O use my words for Your sweet glory
Let not my expressions be in vain.
Thank You for the art of expression
Keep me sensitive to those I meet
May my tongue learn the blessed lesson
Of speaking life… not death and defeat.
Hyacinth Santiago
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“Their tongue is an arrow that kills.
It lies. A man speaks peace to his
neighbor with his mouth,
but in his heart he plans to trap him.”
Jeremiah 9:8 TLV
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