NOVEMBER 2024

The above picture is of my precious great-granddaughter playing in the autumn leaves. What a fun thing to do this month!

"There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life more beautiful for others."

-Mandy Hale

One of my goals for the month of November is to make life more beautiful for others around me.  Here are some ways in which we can do this.

• Compliment others.
• Be supportive.
• Be encouraging.
• Smile at people.
• Care about others.
• Listen when they speak.
• Sit and visit with them.
• Take time for others.
• Give them a hug.
• Say "Good morning".
• Be nice all of the time.
• Help others

In a world where people are stressed and worried, often filled with anger and discouragement, it is so important for us to make an extra effort to try to make life more beautiful for those around us, especially for those of our own family and loved ones. 

And let's not forget about making life beautiful for ourselves. We are sometimes tough on ourselves and are our own worst critics. Try to make a practice of speaking only kind and encouraging words to yourself. When you mess up, forgive yourself, and try again. Lighten up and enjoy the beautiful month of November.

Let's try to find beauty in and relish  the simple things around us; such as seeing a child playing in the fallen leaves, or in hearing the laughter of a loved one. Notice and appreciate the beauty all around.

Wishing you a beautiful and loving month of November!  

I would love to hear from you. You may e-mail me at 

sandykwright@yahoo.com 

 "Gratitude turns what we have into enough."

-Unknown

This month we celebrate Thanksgiving, so what better month to practice the art of gratitude. Being thankful is good for the soul as well as the physical body. We are just a much happier person when we learn to be grateful for the small, as well as the big things, in life. 

Let us train our minds to recognize and appreciate the simple joys that surround us.

Ways to nurture thankfulness:

• At the end of each day write at least 3 things for which you are thankful.
• Live in the present moment. (Don't dwell on the past or worry about the future.)
• Take still points throughout the day - Stop, breathe deeply and say a prayer of thanks.
• Notice who and what is really important in your life.
• Focus on the good.
• Write notes of appreciation to others.

"Do all things without grumbling or complaining." Philippians 2:14

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:6-7

Next week we vote for our  country's leadership. People on both sides of the political spectrum are anxious. Some I have talked with are almost ill from worrying and fretting over the outcome. No matter the outcome, let us remember, 

GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL! 

We are to pray, vote, and then be grateful for this wonderful (not perfect) country we are blessed to live in. No matter if our favorite candidates win or lose, we are still to lift up in prayer the ones that God has placed in positions of leadership and live in peace as much as is possible. 

"Prayer is a song of the heart. It reaches the ear of God even if it is mingled with the cry and tumult of a thousand men." -Gilbran

2 Chronicles 7:14 tells us:

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way."  1 Timothy 2:1-4

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