Unica
Joya
Escogida
Renovada.
Whenever a year ends and a new one begins , I like to do two special prayer walks (which is just walking and talking with God) .
While I walk throughout the year and I take time to meditate, talk to God, as a good friend who accompanies me ... and so on ... But as the days go by as I said earlier, there are two very special walks: the last day of the year and thanksgiving , which I use to thank God for all the favors received by all the difficult situations that I went through, and that led me to grow as a person and depend more on him. Definitely, during those difficult moments in our lives is when our soul and spirit cling closer to God our Lord. At least, that is what happens to me !
The second walk, is where I give God my plans , goals, surrendering to his purposes and plans for my life. In doing so, I am confident that I am going in the right direction. Although we know that God gives us free will to walk in life, I also know that when we walk under his guidance it is better for my life and the lives of those around me.
How important it is to have a thankful heart. It is a way of life that is achieved every day in small acts when we give thanks to God our Creator ! Just as we teach our children to give thanks when they receive a favor since it is one of the first words they learn in their vocabulary, likewise, we must remember God with gratitude and give thanks !
I mentioned that almost by the end of 2013, I had a personal situation in which it was difficult at that time, to give thanks . It took me three days to understand and assimilate the situation. To my surprise,later on I was able to see and understand the benefit and blessing for my life through that experience. A good friend reminded me the verse in the book of Romans 8 : 28 - ... " and we know that all things work for the good of those who love God ... " He never fails!
All I made reference to, my dear friends , is for us to understand that we need to have a grateful heart, and walk in the new year with that perspective in life, so we can have peace , and an abundant and rejuvenated life, and most importantly a life that can be a blessing to others because " It is better to give than to receive". When we have a grateful heart, kind words will flow out of our lips as an act of Thanksgiving.
Until next time..!
Eunice Pinto.