Today’s Practice:
As you awake each morning -- and whenever you are feeling afraid -- write down five things for which you are grateful. Before going to sleep, review your list and add any things you might have missed. Say a prayer of thanks to the Holy One.
Reflection:*
A good friend’s husband was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Together they went through two months of unknowns, hospitalization, and surgeries. Later, she reflected on that time and said, “Not once during those months was I afraid. I was so grateful for all the people who were helping in so many ways. And I found that I could not be grateful and fearful at the same time.”
Carry These Words in Your Heart Today:*
Replace my fear with gratitude.
(*An excerpt from: The Uncluttered Heart by Beth A. Richardson, Copyright © 2009 by The Upper Room. Used with permission of the author.)
fearful and grateful at the same time, yes!