Leten Blog Series - Gratitude

 The following blog entry is written by Carol Pooser:  

 

For me, acknowledgment and gratitude are the keys.  While I am in the waking up mode in the morning, I thank God for another day and affirm that the day is in his hands.  If I know that it is going to be an exceptionally stressful or busy day, I ask that I will be alert to the work of the Holy Spirit in my life that day.  During the day, I try to remember to thank God for whatever is happening at the time--sunshine or not, family or friends that I am in contact with, work that I am doing.  As I am falling asleep at night, I thank God for a time of rest and for being with me during the day.  Practicing these two attitudes not only draws me closer to God, but is the best medicine for stress and anxiety that I have found.