I am grateful that God in his infinite goodness chose me, formed me, loved me, and never gives up on me. I can’t appreciate completely who and what I am, and should be, but I can trust that God made me with wonderful and loving intent.
I am grateful for family, and friends, especially since they’ve played such a generous part in my care and healing these last three years.
I am grateful for my home, not only a haven and refuge for our extended family, but a little place on the edge of the city where I get to watch for meteors, deer in the field, and ducks, geese, cranes, beavers, and muskrats on the little pond next to the house.
I am grateful that I’ve received life changing medical care.
I am grateful for the little church in the country where we worship, the priest who serves there to bring us the Bread of Life, the Word, and the people there who join in fellowship. I am grateful for the patrimony and gift of my faith, handed down and sacrificed for through these many centuries.
I am grateful for my grandchildren, and the opportunity to see the world through their eyes.
Gratitude can change the world, because it will change your life. May we all remember our blessings every day.
This is just a start.
If you have some other topic or gripe or snark, do not post it here. You’ve got plenty of other posts here to express yourself on.
Thank you, Menagerie.
I am grateful to be the beneficiary of the wisdom and insight that Menagerie and Sundance share freely.
You both are a breath of fresh air.
Thank you for your faithfulness to our LORD and savior Jesus Christ.
I am thankful for my husband and the love between us. I am greatful for my children who have been my greatest joy and blessing. I am thankful for the Lord sending the Holy spirit into my broken heart and saving me. And I am greatful for growing up in a small American town in a loving family. I am blessed and greatful for all of this no matter what lies ahead for us all as a nation.
It does change everything. Was on a lake crawl with my adult kids and many other boats that contained many of our local teachers. Our area is bedroom/Ag and pretty conservative. Education MN beats their teachers into one train of thought, but most of these teachers are pretty Reagan Democratish.
Bottom line is they know who I am politically, but they focus on how we MADE SURE our kids were proper partners in the schools; they were grateful our kids were the hard earners(I don’t like using the term ‘worker’ in Dewey’s world). Don’t ever forget to let eager teachers know you appreciate them. They get enough crap as it is.
That is a good point.
I am genuinely grateful for this reminder that a grateful heart is a happy heart.
While many of us suffer through the craziness of these times, times of which we did not ask for…let us always remember:
The Lord Is My Shepherd (psalm 23 – KJV)
(1) The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
(2) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
(3) He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
(4) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
(5) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
(6) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever
https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/famous_prayers/the_lord_is_my_shepherd_psalm_23.html
I am grateful that I am seemingly healthy, the bills get paid…
I am grateful to have 4 functioning limbs…am not in a wheelchair…
I am most grateful for my friend in KY who’s friends have stepped in to help.
It is said that in the Bible, “Do not be Afraid” or “Fear not..” occurs 365 times. We are, where God wants us.
Amen
I am grateful for God’s love; his forgiveness; and his desire to see us prosper. It is not easy so I pray for strength. He gives me that.
I am grateful for my close family that has stuck by me, when large swaths of relatives and former friends wrote me off as toxic, crazy, conspiracy theorist, or just plain out bitch, because I argued for America First policies, against Big Tech media, against any and ALL of Obama’s brazen moves toward the destruction of OUR country.
Worse yet, I supported Donald Trump from day one.
Some days I wake up feeling like I’m halfway to dead but I’m grateful for waking, and living to fight another day.
Thanks Menagerie. Thanks Sundance, and Thanks Treepers.
Allycats,
When i read your post, it reminded of me. Please know you are not alone.
I’m grateful that Jesus Christ paid the penalty for my sins, a price I couldn’t pay nor did I desire to. Thank God for his infinite grace and mercy in my life!
God is good, all the time.
In all things I give thanks and glory and honor To God
☘ ☘ ☘
Happy Arcadia by Konstantin Makovsky
Psalm 9:1
I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart;
I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
That’s beautiful.
It reminds us gratitude needs an object, and by that I mean I see a lot of talk of gratitude, but they leave out the to whom or to what part.
That leaves room for the mind to decide it must be government that gives us all things, and that leaves us less happy, not more.
Maybe it is why so many people are on medication these days. They can’t roll with the punches because they can’t handle the mystery.
I am grateful that Angels came my way when I needed them. I am grateful that I have reached the point of metamorphosis. I am grateful that my destiny will be glorious.
A glorious metamorphosis
I like it 😊
What beautiful inspiring words. Too often we forget how good we have it. There is always someone else in worse circumstances. Take one day at a time and be happy for all the little things. They are what make a difference. “If God is for us, who can be against us.” Believe and be grateful.
I am grateful that God gave me sleep last night.
Psalm 127
A Song of degrees for Solomon.
1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Thanks for that. I did not notice there was a Bible verse supporting the human need for sleep. As an insomniac, I am grateful.
Clarion, I know of at least two good verses through which God encourages us to rest on Him in peaceful in sleep:
Psalm 4:8 [KJV]
In peace I will both like down and sleep,
For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.
Psalm 3:5 [KJV]
I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustains me.
Blessings come in all sizes, some so tiny it would be easy to miss them. But oft times those are the biggest.
I am grateful for so many things. The list is lengthy and unending.
But especially now during these times of tribulation I am profoundly grateful that our Father has not withdrawn His grace from us. That His mercies are fresh at the start of each new day.
Gratitude is the seed from which grows joy. Count every single blessing as you wake, dear friends. Be grateful for each, and find that joy does cometh in the morning.
May God’s unending peace and blessings rest with everyone in these branches today and all the days following 🙏🏻🕊
Like you Betsy Jones, I am grateful for sooooooo many things, but this evening I am grateful that I found your post, as I often search for it on other articles. I am grateful for your wonderful comments and insight. You make me think differently and that’s a blessing to me.
Thank you. I am grateful for the reminder.
And I am most deeply humbled and full of immense gratitude for all the Prayerful Treepers on the Prayer thread, who frequently offered prayers for my friend who spent two months or so battling a multitude of health problems…
One more, Isaiah 11:6:
King James Bible
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Thank you, Menagerie and Sundance. I am grateful to this site, the people fighting to give my children a future where freedom is possible, and to the posters who remind me that I am not alone in my values, beliefs, and desire to return this nation to the way it was intended.
I am grateful for Jesus.
Menagerie,
As I read your post, I thought it could have been my own. My family and friends have cared for me for the past seven weeks after a suspected tick bite landed me in the hospital with sepsis.
I’m thankful that God in His goodness, sought to reassure me of His love for me. As I lay in my bed that first critical night, I saw angels way up high standing in a circle with their arms uplifted praising the Lord. I could not see the Lord, but I knew He was there. Then, all at once, they turned in unison and looked down at me. The scripture, “He will cover me with His feathers” entered my mind. While I did not fully understand what sepsis was or how critical my condition was at the time, I knew it was bad. Thankfully, after three nights in the hospital, I was released.
I’m thankful that my husband was the most unselfish caregiver I could have asked for as I was left so very weak that even the most basic of needs required his assistance.
I’m thankful that my grandchildren wanted to come see and got on a plane the next day and flew from Anchorage to CT to be with me.
I’m thankful that I’m 95% back to normal.
I’m thankful that this health crisis caused me have the courage to retire, something I had wanted to do for a number of years, but fear of “not having enough” prevented me from taking that step.
I’m thankful for our little abode. We were never the traditional couple who bought the starter home early on in our marriage, then moved to a larger home, then downsized to a retirement home. No, it’s only been one home for us, on a small piece of property where we are able to watch some of God’s creatures like the squirrels, bunnies, birds and the occasional fox, opossum, raccoon, groundhogs and others, including bears.
I’m thankful that God had much bigger plans for me than those I had as a child, plans that took me to far off lands and put in me a deep interest in government. That path led me to all kinds of political activity, as well as becoming a public servant on two occasions.
I’m thankful that I somehow learned of The Conservative Treehouse website. While I seldom comment, I do read Sundance’s posts and read some many of the bloggers’ comments. I’ve learned so much over the years.
And, I am thankful to God for sending His Son Jesus to die on the cross for me, removing the stain of sin in my life. I’m thankful He gave me His Holy Spirit to dwell within me. I simply do not know how anyone can have any hope at all in this life, especially in our current state of affairs.
May God preserve this website, protect Sundance and crew and bless all the many bloggers who contribute or who only read, like me.
You are blessed.
Be well.
Your post is an appreciated ray of sunshine in an otherwise gloomy state of affairs in our country. Thank-you.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always (Be happy, and make other people happy.)
Pray unceasingly (One time I had a rhythm of Our Fathers going in the back of my mind that lasted about a day. I don’t believe God would instruct us to do something that can’t be done.)
In all things give thanks, for this is the Will of God in Jesus Christ concerning you. (In ALL things. It’s easy to tell God thank you when you have a hand full of aces. By telling God thank you in the worst of times, it gives God the opportunity to start dumping out buckets of grace on either me, or the circumstance, and ultimately all I want to do is be ok with whatever is going on. It’s like mainlining acceptance. Try it, I guarantee it works, it’s the secret to working miracles.
Thank you, Miss Managerie.
Many really bad things have happened to me.
Stuff that would of crushed most people.
About the only thing that kept me sane thru everything is I’m Grateful I have a life.
Yep, for too much to list. And that gives me contentment. And then peace. A peace beyond comprehension.
It all starts at the source for everything.
Thank you menagerie! This fit with my bible study perfectly this morning.
Thank you, Menagerie. I feel exactly the same way. Not only do I feel grateful every day, all the time, but I am grateful to feel this way. I am grateful for the present circumstances of my life, but it is more than that. This joyous feeling is not coming from me. I am aware that God is continually working in me “to will and to do of His good pleasure.” I have not felt this way so consistently until these past several years. My husband passed 5 years ago and I am in my 8th decade. Something wonderful is happening in this world, deep down. There is an awakening going on. It is not only happening to me. All that is not according to His will, is being uncovered. Truth is at work. Yes, I am very very grateful!!
My gratitude to Menagerie for shining the light to remind us of the glory of existence, a gift that if lived in the way God intends, will endure forever.
I thank the Lord for giving me health and guiding my path as a youth. Life is easier now given the pitfalls that were avoided.
Words to live by. Thank you Menagerie.
“Unless you are willing to do the ridiculous, God will not do the miraculous.When you have God, you don’t have to know everything
about it; you just do it.”― Mother Angelica
So grateful to have mom back home with me
after letting the other sibs try their way @ nursing home.
~So grateful for your perfectly timed post.
Grateful for each day on this marvelous world that I share with my fantastic family, friends and kindred souls
Thank you, Menagerie-==Yes I am Gratefully blessed
Do believe too many do not realize the infinite number of blessings we are blessed with. everyday
I am blessed every morning that I wake up…As with today and so many other days
Every morning as I wake up and arise from my sleep I know I have been blessed with another day.
Just being able to thank the Lord for blessing me with another day means I am blessed with still being cognitively mindful.
Looking around I see that am still blessed with my sight to see all that the good Lord had gifted me with over the years.
Then I hear the early morning sounds of my home and outside world as I thank the Lord that I can still hear these sounds.
As I step onto the rug of my room, I find another blessing of still being to stand and walk with the Lord by my side..
Yes, I am BEESSED this day, for with the Lord by my side I can still walk, think, see, hear, talk and fell the wonderful blessings of life that the good Lord has bestowed upon me for another day.
Yes, I am Grateful for all the marvelous blessings the good Lord has given me and gives me every day.
We need to be reminded of gratitude at this time in our lives and country.
Thank you!
Psalm 75 v. 1/3
We Give Thanks, for Your Name is Near
1{To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.} Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
2When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
3The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
Gratitude is the foundation for the Christian life. You cannot truly love God or one another without gratitude. It stems from what Christ did for us. True gratitude is the basis for humikity and love.
Great sunrise today.
We got more blessings than we can count!
Please don’t use this post to disguise your political comments in commentary here. Go over to the political threads and have at it.
Give Thanks and Praise Before the Blessing!
Psalm 103:1-5
1
Praise the Lord, my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2
Praise the Lord, my soul,
and forget not all his benefits—
3
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4
who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5
who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
I’m grateful for God, my wife, and my five children. We are blessed beyond measure. We live in deeply troubling times, but our faith in God must prevail. We move forward in trust.
Perhaps part of the solution is making more friends with like-minded folks. That’s another thing to be grateful for: Friendship.
“Enter through the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to destruction and many travel thereon. But small the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and few find it.”
Matthew 7:13-14.
I believe the Treepers have found the narrow gate.
I am grateful for the special beauty this time of year, when the wildflowers are in abundance. This year I see more of the Queen Ann’s lace.
There is also another one I can’t name, that I don’t usually see.
Isn’t it strange and wonderful, how nature works in a different medium from one summer to the next?
I’m grateful for the opportunity to simply experience life. Against all odds, the likelihood for every one of my ancestors to mate with the precisely-necessary person at the precisely-necessary time — time and time again — up until my birth; absolutely overwhelms me.
Whether a gift from God, the universe, or pure luck — I’m exceedingly appreciative of the fact that I’m one of the comparatively few to not only have the chance to experience life at all, let alone an amazing one full of love, family, and joy.
I could stop breathing right now and be more than satisfied with having this wonderful gift of life.
Even when times get tough, being able to experience the toughness is a truly awesome thing.
I had just typed in the conservative treehouse.com and clicked to go here when I decided to close my eyes and begin to thank Jesus for my life, my family, and all He has done for me and been to me over the years. Then I opened my eyes to see your post about gratitude. It gives me hope that this is part of a movement of the Spirit among the people of God. Thank you.
So grateful that God isn’t judging me based on who I am, but sent a holy savior who can withstand the scrutiny for me.
Grateful to Jesus Christ for all that He has given us. And Sundance, thank you for this post. We are grateful for your tireless effort every day to help us see the other light.
Thanks, Menagerie, for helping me focus on what’s truly important. It’s easy to get distracted. I’ve found that keeping a journal of beautiful things happening in one’s life can make a HUGE difference in one’s outlook. Most recently I did this when two tiny loved ones were dying. It’s amazing how God covered me with goodness, but I needed to open my eyes to see.
Now off to my own suburban parish with a good, faithful priest….
I love this post!
Thank you…
Retired Magistrate here: I am eternally grateful that at the age of 57 GOD saved me through the precious blood of my LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. I was so stubborn; thought if I did more good things than bad, GOD would grade on the curve and I would be OK. Wrong!
Now I am 75 and continue to be a work in progress. I love JESUS and am so thankful for HIM.
Thank you, Menagerie! I needed this reminder today.
It’s been a tough year so far; much stress in the physical, financial, emotional and mental space I inhabit, and this reminded me I have many things to be grateful for, and I need to remember them over the stressors and be thankful every day.
I appreciate you.
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Teach me, Lord, to bear the burden,
In this dark and weary day.
Let me not complain to others
Of a hard and lonely way.
Every storm to Thee is subject,
Storms of earth, or mind and heart.
Only to Thy will submitting
Can to me Thy peace impart.
So to suffer, so keep silence,
So be yielded to Thy will.
So in weakness learn Thy power —
Teach me, Father, teach me still.
~Corrie Ten Boom
(Written in Ravensbrück concentration camp, after the death of her sister Betsie.)
Bless you, Menagerie.
I am grateful for everything that God has given me.
I am grateful for everything that God has taken away from me.
I am grateful for everything that God has left me.