The great mystical writer Sarah Young received “words” from the Lord. Among them:

“Thank Me throughout this day for My Presence and My Peace. These are gifts of supernatural proportion. A thankful attitude opens windows of Heaven. Spiritual blessings fall freely onto you through those openings into eternity.

“You cannot yet live in Heaven, but you can experience foretastes of your ultimate home. Such samples of heavenly fare revive your hope. Thankfulness opens you up to these experiences, which then provide further reasons to be grateful.

“Thus, your path becomes an upward spiral: ever increasing in gladness.

“Thankfulness is not some sort of magic formula; it is the language of love, which enables you to communicate intimately with Me. A thankful mindset does not entail a denial of reality with its plethora of problems. Instead, it rejoices in Me, your Savior, in the midst of trials and tribulations.  I am your refuge and strength, an ever-present and well-proved help in trouble.

“Thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity. That is why I have instructed you to give thanks for everything.

“There is an element of mystery in this transaction: You give Me thanks (regardless of your feelings), and I give you joy (regardless of your circumstances).

“Thankfulness opens your heart to My Presence and your mind to My thoughts. It is this Light of My Presence that removes the sting from adversity.

“Let thankfulness rule in your heart. As you thank Me for blessings in your life, a marvelous thing happens. It is as if scales fall off your eyes, enabling you to see more and more of My glorious riches. With your eyes thus opened, you can help yourself to whatever you need from My treasure house.”

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