We are all filled with anticipation before most of these holidays, but they usually go just as fast as they come. The Thanksgiving holiday has ended, but our thanksgiving should continue daily for many reasons. I have compiled 31 of the best quotes surrounding the need for us to be consistently thankful. I hope you will reflect on one of these quotes each day of the month to get your day started.

Around this time of the year, this can be one of the only times when we emphasize being thankful.

No matter how thankful we believe we are, we always express more gratitude.  When was the last time you said the words thank you? When was the last time you demonstrated thankfulness?

It’s hard comparing the reality of war to anything we go through with the luxurious comforts we enjoy all around us, but I do believe one thing comes pretty close.  There is nothing worse than being free, but still living without freedom.  So daily we are warring in our minds and this constant fight we cannot afford to lose.

As a leader, it isn’t usual to feel like you are on island when making some decisions.  Matter of fact, it quite easy to believe one of these statements, “No one understands” or “No one cares.”

Have you ever thought you were alone, only to find out you were never alone from the start?

Most of us can easily relate to bad attitudes.  We have either been on the giving or receiving end.

None of us are exempt from having a “blow-up.”  All it takes is the perfect storm of right conditions with the right trigger.

We all have habits, but how do you differentiate whether your habit is good or bad?

There are certain things that come natural to us because of consistent practice.  In the case of my life, I have a habit of waking up before my alarm goes off because of habit.

All of our plates are full, but how are we managing what we have on our plates?

One of the primary needs of every human is peace.  Peace is freedom from disturbances or distractions.  As humans, we will always have things competing for our time.  So what should be our priority?  How do we get through our busy days?

We have always heard that we should patiently wait for the things we want in life.  I don’t think there is anything wrong with patiently waiting, but I think a better phrase would be the following:

“Patiently work for the things you want in life.”

So, why should you patiently work for the things in life?

Some days are better than others, but everyday is a good day when we have life in our bodies.  It is always better than the alternative.

Mark Twain said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

During a Sunday school class I attended this past Sunday, one of the primary talking points was utilizing self-discipline to improve our lives.  I thoroughly enjoyed the class.

I enjoy our Wednesday discussions.  I thought it suitable to discuss some highlights from the Sunday school class in today’s meditation and my own personal study of this information.

I am so grateful to God for my foolish faith.  It has been a huge asset to my life’s success.  There have been many situations throughout my life when it has been beneficial.  My family and I come from humble beginnings.  There were times when we didn’t know where our next meal was going to come from or where we were going to lay our heads.  But our foolish faith pulled us through that phase of life.

Do you have a foolish faith?

Everyone wants to live a happy life.  This is why the song “Happy” was the best-selling song of 2014 and sold 13.9 million copies worldwide.  It became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

No one wants to live an unhappy life or hang around an unhappy person.  But we all have seen people go through life unhappy.