Aphorisms of Gratefulness

Aphorisms of Gratefulness & Cheerfulness

If they would everyday take note of the favors that are done to them… how much occasion to think God MLT327
… if we look on the bright side of things, we shall find enough to make us cheerful and happy. MLT 195
As children of light, God would have us cultivate a cheerful, happy spirit. MLT 195
A hearty , willing service to Jesus produce a sunny religion MLT 195
You have a duty to perform, which is to make yourself cheerful and to cultivate unselfishness in your feelings until it will be your greatest pleasure to make all around you happy. MLT 195

Our prayers are to be as earnest and persistent as was the petition of the needy friend who asked for the loaves at midnight. The more earnestly and steadfastly we ask, the closer will be our spiritual union with Christ. We shall receive increased blessings because we have increased faith. Our part is to pray and believe. Watch unto prayer. Watch, and co-operate with the prayer-hearing God. Bear in mind that “we are labourers together with God.” 1 Co 3:9. Speak and act in harmony with your prayers. It will make an infinite difference with you whether trial shall prove your faith to be genuine, or show that your prayers are only a form. When perplexities arise, and difficulties confront you, look not for help to humanity. Trust all with God. The practice of telling our difficulties to others only makes us weak, and brings no strength to them. It lays upon them the burden of our spiritual infirmities, which they cannot relieve. We seek the strength of erring, finite man, when we might have the strength of the unerring, infinite God. COL 146