Comments on: Gratitude

By: Sara Joy

Sara Joy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:34:41 +0000

You know, I am so struggling with this right now too – big picture vs everyday gratitude. You aren’t alone and I am on the path to conquer this right alonside you.

By: Adelas

Adelas — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:34:13 +0000

PS I think it’s just that much harder when you have a legitimate complaint.

How do you take your focus off the complaint?

By: Adelas

Adelas — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:33:32 +0000

When we almost lost our house last month to foreclosure, suddenly I realized how much at home I feel here, regardless of how much I complain about all the things that are wrong – drafty windows like yours, for example.

And I realized how terribly ungrateful I have been, too, but I don’t know how to fix that when the complaints come up. Thinking of the big picture doesn’t always help.

That doesn’t answer your question, I know, but hopefully someone else who posts here does, and I can read their answer, because I need to know too.

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:13:33 +0000

Thank you for this post. Its so nice to know I’m not alone and such a good reminder to work on loving the little blessings that have been so mercifully given to me. I, too, feel like I am constantly waiting for the “next and better thing to come along” and I hate living like that. It is something I have felt very convicted about lately, and have been praying for contentedness and thankfulness for all the blessings I do have, instead of focusing on the things I don’t. Thank you for your honesty!

By: Candace

Candace — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:15:54 +0000

I'm totally with you on this one. I have sooooooo much to be thankful for and one of the biggest is that I get to stay home with my kids- which is also my biggest source of frustration some days. I think that the way I try to be mindful is when I hear my kids complain about things- I try to point out the positive. It makes me realize that they will model my behavior and I need to be modeling gratitude more than I am. .-= Candace´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: Boston Market =-.

By: designHer Momma

designHer Momma — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:12:35 +0000

I struggle.....oh girl, do I struggle. .-= designHer Momma´s last blog .."It's Big" =-.

By: Michelle at Scribbit

Michelle at Scribbit — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:40:28 +0000

This is a wonderful post–I agree completely. Just enjoying each part is so important and some times that’s not easy.
.-= Michelle at Scribbit´s last blog ..Apple Brie Bread with Almonds =-.