Daddy Dee Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 A thought for contemplation this week: Is there a nation, in the history of the world, that has been more blessed than the US? Probably not. Possibly debatable, but the US would be on anyone's short list, for those that would want to quibble. Question for contemplation: As a nation, or as an individual, is our gratitude proportional to our blessings? It's a serious question. If our blessings have outrun our gratitude, then we have some work to do in he way of an attitude adjustment. My suspicion is the failure to have an appropriate attitude of gratitude is a spirit killing combination which leads to bitterness, discouragement and arrogance. There is some substantial inentionality in Thanksgiving. That's not a mind game. Now for the important stuff: What's for dinner and who's watching football!![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 In some ways yes, in many ways no. We as a people have more often than not, overlooked the sheer amount of sacrifice made by those before us to allow us to enjoy what we have today. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two main times for personal reflections and thanks in our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlw7 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 There is not a day that goes by that i am not thankful for all the blessings and freedoms that i have.My step-father fought for this country in WWII and my son continues the tradition in the first batallion ninth Marines.I think sometimes we become obessed with our posssesions.The possibilty that I may lose my sister at the same age as my mother (53) has given me months to think about how fortunate I am to have lived these 46 years and that my children and granddauhter are healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Gratitude vs blessings-appreciation level??? Definitely a NO That is why things are going to heck in the handbasket as of late pray for our troops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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