“If we but paused for a moment to consider attentively what takes place in this Sacrament, I am sure that the thought of Christ's love for us would transform the coldness of our hearts into a fire of love and gratitude.” IfsHeartMomentsChristFireGratitudeCommunionSacramentsEucharistThursdayColdnessBlessed SacramentLove And GratitudeHoly CommunionHoly EucharistFire Of LoveLast SupperChrist LoveSupper Time Author:Angela of Foligno
“The new year on which we are about to enter is unopened, and we know not what shall befall us; but if we follow Christ we need have no fear. So let us leave the old year with gratitude to God for its mercies, and with penitence for its failures and sins; and let us enter the new year with earnest resolve in Christ's name to make it the holiest and most beautiful year we have ever lived.” IfsKnowsNeedsYearsBeautifulNamesChristSinGratitudeMercyResolveNew YearEarnestNo FearHave No FearOld YearPenitenceGratitude To God Author:J.R. Miller
“Joy is prayer. Joy is strength. Joy is love. Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. God loves a cheerful giver. She gives most who gives with joy.” PeopleWayGivingHeartSoulShowsJoyChristPrayerForgetResultsAcceptingSorrowGratitudeBest WayBurningInevitableGod LoveJoyfulCheerfulGiverRisenGratitude To GodJoyful Heart Author:Mother Teresa
“We are called upon to obey and follow our Lord the Christ, but it is not because of any fear of Him or of the consequences if we did not follow; it is the love of Christ which constraineth us, as we are told in the Epistle for the first Sunday of Lend. It is because of our love and gratitude to Him that we must follow Him, that we must strain every nerve to make ourselves like Him. That is our reason--not fear but love.” IfsFirstsReasonChristLordGratitudeConsequenceSundayNervesOur LoveStrainOur LordLove And Gratitude Author:Charles Webster Leadbeater
“Our office...subjects us to great burdens and labors, dangers and temptations, with little reward or gratitude from the world. But Christ himself will be our reward if we labor faithfully.” IfsWorldLittlesChristSubjectsDangerGratitudeOfficeLaborRewardsBurdenTemptation Author:Martin Luther
“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus . As we do our part rejoice in the Lord, pursue a gentle spirit, pray about everything, and cling to gratitude, God does his part. He bestows upon us the peace of God. Note, this is not a peace from God. Our Father gives us the very peace of God. He downloads the tranquility of the throne room into our world, resulting in an inexplicable calm. We should be worried, but we aren't. We should be upset, but we're comforted.” WorldGivingMindHeartSpiritFatherJesusUnderstandingChristLordPrayingGratitudeCalmWorriedGentleUpsetRejoiceTranquilityHeart And Mind Author:Max Lucado
“Therefore bread was created for the glory of Christ. Hunger and thirst were created for the glory of Christ. And fasting was created for the glory of Christ. Which means that bread magnifies Christ in two ways: by being eaten with gratitude for his goodness, and by being forfeited out of hunger for God himself. When we eat, we taste the emblem of our heavenly food—the Bread of Life. And when we fast we say, “I love the Reality above the emblem.” In the heart of the saint both eating and fasting are worship. Both magnify Christ.” WayHeartMeanTwoRealityChristGratitudeTasteGoodnessEatingWorshipGlorySaintHungerBreadHeavenlyThirstTwo WaysFastingEmblemsHunger And ThirstBread Of LifeHunger For GodThirst For God Book:A Hunger for God Source: A Hunger for God
“Thus in this oneness Jesus Christ is the Mediator, the Reconciler, between God and man. Thus He comes forward to MAN on behalf of GOD calling for and awakening faith, love and hope, and to GOD on behalf of MAN, representing man, making satisfaction and interceding. Thus He attests and guarantees to God's free GRACE and at the same time attests and guarantees to God man's free GRATITUDE.” MenJesusChristGraceGratitudeCallingJesus ChristSatisfactionAwakeningOnenessGuaranteesBehalfRepresentingHope And LoveMediatorsFaith In Love Book:The Humanity of God Source: The Humanity of God
“Choose today to let the peace of Christ rule in your heart and have an attitude of gratitude toward the Lord. Even if you have things that are upsetting you, take a step of faith and begin to thank God for His goodness in your life. Thank Him for working behind the scenes on your behalf. As you do, you will walk forward into the life of blessing He has in store for you!” IfsInspirationalHeartTodayChristWalksBehindsAttitudeLordStepsGratitudeSceneBlessingGoodnessStoresUpsetThank GodBehalfBehind The ScenesAttitude Of GratitudeWorking Behind The Scenes Book:Hope for Today Bible Source: Hope for Today Bible
“A true Christian is a man who never for a moment forgets what God has done for him in Christ and whose whole comportment and whose activity have their root in the sentiment of gratitude.” MenDoneWholeMomentsChristianChristForgetGratitudeActivityRootsSentiments Author:Jacques Maritain
“This practice of adoration is based on strong and solid reasons. For the Eucharist is at once a sacrifice and a sacrament; but it differs from the other sacraments in that it not only produces grace, but contains in a permanent manner the Author of Grace Himself. When, therefore, the Church bids us to adore Christ hidden behind the Eucharistic veils and to pray to Him for spiritual and temporal favors, of which we ever stand in need, she manifests faith in her divine Spouse who is present beneath these veils, she professes her gratitude to Him, and she enjoys the intimacy of His friendship” NeedsReasonSpiritualStrongEnjoyChristChurchBehindsPracticeGraceSacrificeProduceDivinePrayingGratitudeFavorsIntimacyPermanentSacramentsAdoreSpouseVeilsAdorationEucharistEucharistic Author:Pope Pius XII
“Our willingness to repent shows our gratitude for God's gift and for the Savior's love and sacrifice on our behalf. Commandments and priesthood covenants provide a test of faith, obedience, and love for God and Jesus Christ, but even more importantly, they offer an opportunity to experience love from God and to receive a full measure of joy both in this life and in the life to come.” ShowsJoyOpportunityJesusChristSacrificeGratitudeOffersJesus ChristTestsAnd LoveThis LifeObedienceGod LoveWillingnessSaviorCommandmentsBehalfRepentCovenantPriesthoodExperience LoveLove And SacrificeTest Of Faith Author:Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“Worship is not a repetitious exercise of rituals and formulas. These create a veil that actually prevents us from enjoying the presence of the Lord. Worship is the heart poured out in gratitude and awe, expressing our appreciation of who He is and what He has done for us by His grace through Jesus Christ.” HeartDoneJesusEnjoyChristLordGraceExerciseGratitudeWorshipJesus ChristAppreciationAweRitualFormulasVeils Author:Dave Hunt
“It's so easy in life for us to receive blessings, many of them almost uncounted, and have things happen in our lives that can help change our lives, improve our lives, and bring the Spirit into our lives. But we sometimes take them for granted. How grateful we should be for the blessings that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings into our hearts and souls. I would remind all of you that if we're ever going to show gratitude properly to our Heavenly Father, we should do it with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength-because it was He who gave us life and breath” IfsShouldMindHeartSoulSometimesHelpingShowsMightHappensSpiritFatherJesusEasyChristOur LivesGratitudeBlessingJesus ChristBreathsGratefulThings HappenGrantedHeavenlyHeart And SoulHeavenly FatherShowing Gratitude Author:David B. Haight
“Christmas is a time for remembering the Son of God and renewing our determination to take upon us His name. It is a time to reassess our lives and examine our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Let this be a time of remembrance, of gratitude, and a time of forgiveness. Let it be a time to ponder the Atonement of Jesus Christ and its meaning for each of us personally. Let it especially be a time of renewal and recommitment to live by the word of God and to obey His commandments. By doing this, we honor Him far more than we ever could with lights, gifts, or parties.” FeelingsLightActionRememberJesusNamesChristPartyOur LivesSonHonorGratitudeJesus ChristDeterminationLive ByWord Of GodCommandmentsOur ThoughtsRemembranceRenewalPonderingAtonement Author:Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“I look forward to seeing Christ and bowing down before Him in praise and gratitude for all He has done for us, and for using me on this earth by His grace-just as I am.” LooksDoneEarthChristGraceSeeingGratitudePraiseUsing MeBowing Down Author:Billy Graham