The Power of Surrender & Gratitude
Thérèse of Lisieux has a quote that says, "Jesus does not demand great actions from us but simply surrender and gratitude." Surrender to the reality of your circumstances. For me, that's surrendering to the daily realities of what it means to try love my wife and serve our five children; and surrendering to the demands of my job. But, surrender is not enough. One can surrender begrudgingly. But, to surrender with JOY and GRATITUDE is altogether different. To be grateful for the many blessings in my life changes my entire mindset and how I approach my daily responsibilities. It makes me realize that some things that feel like 'burdens' in the moment are actually the culmination of God's blessings and promises in my life. Don't turn a blessing into a burden by failing to be grateful.