![]() ![]() A thankful spirit is the most basic trait of a Christian.įaith Forum: Does God speak directly to humans? THANKFULNESS AND PATIENCE And so we suffer patiently even the bad things, out of love for Christ, receiving them with rejoicing and thankfulness to the God who brought us into being by an act of love. He goes further, saying it's absurd to be grateful to doctors who sometimes give us bitter and unpleasant medicines to cure our bodies and yet remain ungrateful to God for what appears to be harsh - unaware everything we encounter is for our benefit and in accordance with His providence. The fourth century Saint Anthony of Egypt said that in whatsoever we encounter in life, we thank God for His providential ordering of all things. It’s because God is love that we believe nothing happens to us that doesn't contribute ultimately to our good. Earl, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints assistant area public affairs directorįor all Orthodox Christians, thankfulness is a mode of living and being. We practice radical gratitude to the wisdom and compassion of the universe for the gifts and the challenges we face - since we cannot know which is which.įaith Forum: Who is usually more responsible for religious upbringing - mother or father? GRATEFUL IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE We benefit from external causes and conditions we do not create. In gratefulness, selfishness does not arise. Other Power acknowledges we have no clear and distinct self. Karma are willful actions shaped by what we have learned from others. Life’s events are caused by Karma and Other Power. Only a Buddha can see these subtle interconnections across time and space. The infinite causes and conditions that contribute to any single event are beyond our comprehension. Presuming we know from our small view what is “good” or “bad” is the height of conceit. ![]() This will save us from the ravages of selfish ignorance. But you can check out the results of our poll tournament of favorite hymns here.I don’t know about god, but we should show gratitude for all there is. We chose not to include hymns in the options for people to vote on, as many are not original LDS lyrics or melodies. “Let Him Heal Your Heart,” John Canaanġ00. “Keeper of the Flame,” Julie de Azevedoĩ9. “For the Love of a Woman,” Jericho Roadĩ7. “Bless My Son,” Nashville Tribute Bandĩ6. “American Dream,” Nashville Tribute Bandĩ4. “Feeling of Forever” from Saturday’s Warrior, Lex de Azevedoĩ3. “Born of God” from From Cumorah’s Hill, Steven Kapp PerryĨ6. “Greater Love” from Women at the Well, Kenneth CopeĨ5. “Arise and Shine Forth,” Jenny Phillipsħ7. “The Man with Many Names” from The Garden, Michael McLeanħ6. “Taking It Home with Me,” Brett Raymondħ2. “Sailing On” from Saturday’s Warrior, Lex de Azevedoħ1. “He Was Here” from The Forgotten Carols, Michael McLeanħ0. “Paper Dream” from Saturday’s Warrior, Lex de AzevedoĦ8. ![]() “Humble Way” from Saturday’s Warrior, Lex de AzevedoĦ7. “Sometimes He Lets It Rain,” Katherine NelsonĦ5. “My Turn on Earth” from My Turn on Earth, Lex de Azevedoĥ9. “My Story” from My Turn on Earth, Lex de Azevedoĥ0. “Mary Let Me Hold Her Baby” from The Forgotten Carols, Michael McLeanĤ9. “Celebrating the Light,” Michael McLeanĤ8. “Do Likewise My Friend,” Brett RaymondĤ5. “It Passes All My Understanding,” Cherie Call ( iTunes)( Amazon)Ĥ1. “Three Kings Found the Lord” from The Forgotten Carols, Michael McLeanģ8. “I Never Stand Alone” from From Cumorah’s Hill, Steven Kapp Perry ( iTunes)( Amazon)ģ6. “Homeless” from The Forgotten Carols, Michael McLeanģ4. “The Olive Tree,” Felicia Sorensen ( iTunes)( Amazon)ģ2. “Circle of Our Love” from Saturday’s Warrior, Lex de AzevedoĢ9. “From God’s Arms to My Arms to Yours,” Michael McLeanĢ8. “Hold On, the Light Will Come,” Michael McLeanĢ6. “His Image in Your Countenance,” Janice Kapp PerryĢ5. “Let Him In” from The Forgotten Carols, Michael McLeanĢ4. “I Love to See the Temple,” Janice Kapp PerryĢ3. “In the Hollow of Thy Hand,” Janice Kapp PerryĢ2. “The Greatest Gift,” Afterglow ( iTunes)( Amazon)Ģ1. “Love Is Spoken Here,” Janice Kapp PerryĢ0. “Angel Lullaby” from My Turn on Earth, Lex de Azevedo ( iTunes)( Amazon)ġ9. “A Window to His Love,” Julie de Azevedo ( iTunes)( Amazon)ġ8. “No Ordinary Man,” Janice Kapp Perry ( iTunes)( Amazon)ġ6. “Walk Tall, You’re a Daughter of God,” Jamie Glennġ3. “I Was Not His Father He Was Mine” from The Forgotten Carols, Michael McLean ( iTunes)( Amazon)ġ1. “Scripture Power,” Clive Romney & Sandy Freckleton Gagonġ0. “We’ll Bring the World His Truth,” Janice Kapp Perryĩ. “Line Upon Line” from Saturday’s Warrior, Lex de Azevedo ( iTunes)( Amazon)Ĩ. “Consider the Lilies,” Roger Hoffman ( iTunes)( Amazon)ħ. “He Hears Me,” Hilary Weeks ( iTunes)( Amazon)Ħ. “You’re Not Alone,” Michael McLean ( iTunes)( Amazon)ĥ. “I Heard Him Come,” Jeff Goodrich ( iTunes)( Amazon)Ĥ. “His Hands,” Kenneth Cope ( iTunes)( Amazon)ģ. “A Child’s Prayer,” Janice Kapp Perry ( iTunes)( Amazon)Ģ. ![]()
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