Gratitude and Gifts
“There is a well-known phrase: “The bread that you ate this morning was made by God all night long.” In reality it took much longer, and this bread had passed through many hands and ended up on your table through the labor of many—God has provided this for you to have breakfast. This is not just a piece of bread and butter—this is a message of His love and care. On this porous rectangle is written: “I love you and take care of you.” Gratitude accepts everything as a gift; all
Quotes of the Day for October 14, 2026 – Thoughts on gifts and gratitude
“There is a well-known phrase: “The bread that you ate this morning was made by God all night long.” In reality it took much longer, and this bread had passed through many hands and ended up on your table through the labor of many—God has provided this for you to have breakfast. This is not just a piece of bread and butter—this is a message of His love and care. On this porous rectangle is written: “I love you and take care of you.” Gratitude accepts everything as a gift; all
Gratitude
“If we are honest and confess our personal shortcomings, we have the opportunity to repent. We have the opportunity to increase our gratitude toward God. God will be receptive to our expressions of gratitude if we are sincere. Do we take time to thank God each time following recovery from an illness or surgery? Do we show gratitude to God continually for talents and gifts received during the course of life? Are we always thankful for prayers answered? Are we at peace deep wit