I\u2019m not real sure who originated the phrase, \u201cAn attitude of gratitude,\u201d but many a preacher has preached a sermon with that title, most delivering it around the Thanksgiving season. One source attributes the origin of the phrase to motivational speaker Zig Zigler, who said, \u201cThe more you recognize and express gratitude for the things you have, the more things you will have to express gratitude for.\u201d An internet search reveals numerous books with this phrase in the title. Brian Tracy, a Canadian entrepreneur, public speaker, author and development trainer, well known through his seminar training and training audios said, \u201cDevelop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.\u201d I am a strong believer in giving credit where credit is due. So I prefer to site the origin of the phrase with the Apostle Paul who wrote, \u201cLet the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God\u201d (Colossians 3:16, HCSB). But that\u2019s enough research. How about if we practice an increased gratitude attitude this week?
\nJoin me in praying for the following global concerns:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Origin Church is a new church start in the University of British Columbia, a community of 40,000 students and another 40,000 non-student residents, plus those who are employed by the University. They have a possibility to purchase a building for their church, adjacent to the core of the University. In the city of Vancouver, one of the highest cost-of-living cities in the world, the estimated price of the property is high. Pray that God, for whom cost is insignificant, will impress on those who have the means, to donate.
\n\u2022 Pray for the Pastor\u2019s Family Camp to be held this coming week in a highly secure area of the Far East.
\n\u2022 Pray for medical clinics in 5 Ukraine towns\/locations this week.
\n\u2022 Pray for the 40 days of prayer program for university students in Braunschweig, Germany.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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