Having an Attitude of Gratitude

One of my wife's favorite sayings is "Live Simply So that Others May Simply Live"

We have tried to take that truly to heart in our marriage, raising our children and most especially in our consumerism.

Now there are all kinds of poverty for sure and one of the foremost in America is spiritual poverty. That is not to say that there isn't real physical hardship going on in your neighborhood, but that the ramifications and extent of the spiritual poverty I believe is much greater.

I know many people that struggle with depression, anxiety, fear, doubt, worthlessness, thinking they are their job, car, house, hobby, etc. I know many who do not know their neighbors or even talk to their own family members.

I think one great way to combat this spiritual poverty is to have an attitude of gratitude as they say.
To wake up and as Fulton Sheen says, greet the day with "Good morning God!" instead of "Good God it is Morning". ( This one is terribly difficult for me early on in the morning).

As we go through our journeys defeating debt, living simply and loving our neighbors, let's not forget that we all have many many things that we can be thankful for right this very minute and everyday. When we come from a position of strength, we are better able to deal with all that life throws at us and roll with the punch and sometimes even punch back!

So if you haven't done so already today say thank you to God, your husband or wife, children, brother, sister, parents, grandparents, co-workers, friends; anyone who has helped you out in the last week.

A special thanks to everyone who helped us out with our debt, jobs, cars, furniture and so many more things!