Wanna know a Secret??

I think I have found the secret to peace of mind, and true joy!
For real
It is really quite simple and people have been talking about it for years.
Oprah was on a big kick years back, people write books about it,
there are inspirational speakers who have been talking about it.

But just recently I decided to do it and I tell you: It works!!!
So what is the secret???

~~ Gratitude ~~

Expressing thanks changes us at the inner core and
it ushers in true joy as the every day, ordinary, kind of stuff
is celebrated and recognized.

Always giving thanks to the Father for everything, 
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Eph. 5:20

Try it:  for at least 3 weeks.
Here are some things I am thankful for:

Thank You, for soft rain, for jungle green,

 for buddy's tweets,

 for Bob's look of love,

 for keurig coffee,

for new friends, for old friends,

 for extravagant love,

 for my children's voices,

 for peace in the night, 

for dogs wagging tails,

 for light on a seashell,

 for cool breezes,

 for constant hope,

 for Your voice to me, 

for forgiveness,

 for dark skinned shoulders touching mine,

 for daily grace,

 for fresh fish, 

 for my kindle,

 for naps, 

for green smoothies,

 for Your provision, 

for this island and her people, 

for the cross,

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 for You, for You, for You....for You, Jesus.

Thank You.