It’s Friday! How time flies and each week zips past just like that. I finished reading 199 Reasons to be Thankful a faith-based book compiled by Janice Hanna, and would like to share some of the excerpts, especially the ones I quite liked. They're all good but the ones below are special to me. Even if you’re not a Christian, these are some of the things (besides our family, friends and loved ones) we all ought to be thankful for:
To all my friends, have a great weekend!
42: Fresh Air
Lungs full of fresh air are something we take for granted until we’re stuck in the recycle air of an airplane or in the middle of a smog-laden city. Take a deep breath and appreciate the life-giving refreshment of fresh air.
161: Exercise
Ah, exercise! It lifts us from our humdrum state, gets our blood pumping, and strengthens us, inside and out. Whether you’re making rounds at the gym, riding your bike, or jogging in the park, take the time to thank God for the gift of exercise. It’s a gift He hopes you’ll use…often!
165: Funny TV Shows
Don’t you love funny television shows? The characters captivate us with their wit, and the ridiculous plotlines make us laugh. What is it about humor that gets to us, anyway? Perhaps it’s the fact that we really love to laugh at ourselves. In those television characters, we catch a glimpse…of us!
166: Silly Moments
Silly moments catch us by surprise and bring laughter, usually when we need it most! Giving yourself the freedom to be silly is not just okay, it’s actually good for you. After all, laughter is great medicine. And in this hectic world we live in, we can use a few silly moments!
169: The Great Outdoors
It’s great to find a spot away from the crowd, a place where the beauty of nature captivates you. Aren’t you thankful for these wonderful reminders that life can be found outside the four walls of your home or office?
177: Memories
The Creator God has blessed us humans with the ability to remember and reflect on happy times in our past. These special memories that we share with family and friends strengthen our relationships now and for the future.
181: Infectious Giggles
Nothing excites the heart like giggles between friends and family. Join in as laughter erupts. You will feel like a kid again when you celebrate life’s little joys!
196: The First Flower in Spring
The wintertime can be long and a little dreary. Oh, but that first sign of spring! The day you discover buds on the trees or a blooming flower. It causes you to hope, to think ahead, to see the possibilities. What a joyous gift!
To all my friends, have a great weekend!
Thanks for sharing Alice. These are things we should be grateful for but sometimes take for granted.
ReplyDeleteI love funny TV shows. In fact, I love all those listed above! :D Yes, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds really good too, I might check it out. It's good to be reminded how lucky I am once in a while.
What a wonderful post, and great way to end the week. I try to be thankful of God's blessings every day. One of them is having great blogging friends like you!
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ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend too Alice!
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how much this post made me smile :) I hope you have a lovely weekend, Alice!
ReplyDeleteI love all of those -- it's hard to say which one I love most, but I know I anticipate the first flower in spring the most.
ReplyDeletewhat a neat sounding book :)
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These are wonderful and what a great reminder that we have so much to be thankful for. Life is so much better when we approach from a spirit of gratitude, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful things to be thankful for that are so often taken for granted.
ReplyDeleteHi everybody! It's really great to see all of you here and I'm thankful for that!
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It's funny how stopping to reflect on the good things (no matter how small) in our lives, makes the bad things seem so much smaller. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy! I'm glad you like the post. You articulated it so well. Reflecting on the good things--big or small--makes bad things so much smaller. They lost their power over us. :D
ReplyDeletesounds like a great book, thanks for sharing some of the list! those are all wonderful things!
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Thanks for sharing, Alice, and not to mention thanks for being my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteLove these...good selection!
ReplyDeleteI cannot exist without funny tv..we are lucky enough to get british sitcoms here; my fav kind of humour!
These are all wonderful things to be thankful for and your post made me smile. I'm glad you shared them!
ReplyDeleteI love these! This looks like a good book to have on hand when you need some cheering up. I try to be silly as often as possible :)
ReplyDeleteNaida, Melody, Merri, Terri, Stacy: Thank YOU all for commenting! This is good book to read and gives us something cheerful to ponder on. :D
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