Gratitude List

[madison1101]

I posted this on the Alcohol Abuse forum, and thought I would share it here as well.

Years ago, I was on the pity pot, feeling sorry for myself, and my therapist suggested I make a daily gratitude list. I started doing that, and it really helped my recovery, and my overall disposition. This past Sunday, my pastor compared Giving Thanks to Living Thanks. He emphasized that we should give thanks daily, not one day a year. He also emphasized why God is worthy of our thanks.

So, here is my gratitude list.

1. God's awesome love.
2. God's never ending grace and forgiveness.
3. My health.
4. My sobriety.
5. My children.
6. My grandchildren.
7. My family.
8. My sponsor and other AA and recovering friends.
9. My medical insurance.
10. My therapist.
11. My church.
12. God's Word.
13. God's provision.
14. My Spiritual Gifts.
15. The talents that God has given me.
16. The ability to minister to the homeless.
17. My crazy, hyper dog.,
18. My cozy apartment.
19. Heat and food.
20. The opportunity to see two of my children today.
21. The opportunity to visit my grandchildren and my daughter on Saturday for a week.

What are you grateful for?

Happy Thanksgiving.

Trish Reilly

 

[If Not For Grace]

1. Jesus Christ (& ALL that it implies)

2. My Family

3. The ability to Dress & Feed myself.

4. Living in the USA

5. Gift of Common Sense (& All that it implies)

6. 12 Step Alanon program-which taught me the difference between a spiritual prorgam & a religious one.

7. My Current Job (Employment, I actually enjoy)

(Stopping for now on the number of "completion")

Thanks for starting this thread-Gratitude cures self-pity & other non sense issues!

 

[If Not For Grace]

9. My medical insurance.

I missed that one earlier-I laughed when I first saw it & then thought No she's right even WOF Christians need that these days...

 

[madison1101]

I missed that one earlier-I laughed when I first saw it & then thought No she's right even WOF Christians need that these days...

I have a ton of health issues, and see doctors multiple times a week, and without my medical insurance, I would be doomed. Even in retirement, collecting Social Security Disability and my pension, I make too much money for Medical Assistance.

I am not a Word of Faith believer.

Trish

 

[If Not For Grace]

I'm not either; I was being facetious, meaning even that bunch needs insurance
ok; point missed.

 

[madison1101]

I'm not either; I was being facetious, meaning even that bunch needs insurance
ok; point missed.

Oh, I knew you were being facetious. I was just making conversation.

I have a friend who does not have health insurance for her family, and she believes that God will provide in times of medical necessity. She also sells something that is supposed to be a cure all for everything, and tries to get me to buy it, but I can't afford it. I just hope she never has a catastrophic medical emergency. I was hospitalized with blood clots back in October, and that was an expensive trip to the hospital, and I did not have to pay for anything, except the TV rental, which came to about $30, because I was in for almost a week.

Trish

 

[If Not For Grace]

and she believes that God will provide in times of medical necessity

but apparently she does not believe in divine healing or she would not have to buy the latest fad cure...

I got a friend (fr Louisana) who "believes in God" and still practices "voodoo" seriously.

 

[If Not For Grace]

Today, I have been greatful for MUSIC Therapy-I needed to ROCK OUT (i mean shout alittle) & I can use that for cover-got rid of the "anger"..Felling much better!

 

[madison1101]

Today, I have been greatful for MUSIC Therapy-I needed to ROCK OUT (i mean shout alittle) & I can use that for cover-got rid of the "anger"..Felling much better!

I love to play certain songs when I am angry, and other songs when I am upset.

Thanks for reminding me,

Hugs,
Trish

 

[If Not For Grace]

Today I am Gratefule for rest-it's amazing what a bit of GOOD REM sleep can do!

 

[If Not For Grace]

I love Mornings!

(feel Free to copy)

 

[If Not For Grace]

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