We understand that, when Jesus prayed, he gave “thanks in advance” and we have come to realize that this action is far beyond niceness or propriety; rather, it is a powerful practice that ensures a positive outcome. Not only does it feel wonderful to move through our day in an “attitude of gratitude,” it actually opens the doors and windows of our Good, inviting it to flow into our experience.
Even in the midst of personal challenges or upsetting world conditions, our willingness to find things for which to be grateful may quickly shift our emotions from despair to hope, as we deepen our awareness of our unity with the Divine. It is from this place that real faith begins to develop, and we can feel lighter and more receptive to Life’s gifts. There is never a time for us not to open our hearts to thankfulness.
Please join us next Sunday, November 12th, for our 10:30 Morning Celebration at Inteprod in Eagleville. As we continue this month’s focus on “Gratitude,” we will address, “The Causative Nature of Gratitude.” If you are not able to join us in person, please click on the orange Watch Live button on our website, www.cslphilly.org to catch our Lovestream. Take a few minutes to scroll through our site, and you will find a great deal of information on classes and events, some of which require registration. We continue to plan interesting and inspirational events and ways to gather together until we are once again in a regular location.
One such marvelous event occurs the following Sunday, November 19th, as we celebrate our Annual Thanksgiving Service, which will be held at the Oxford Room of the Great Valley Sheraton Hotel in Frazer/Malvern. Do your best to arrive by or before 10:30 A.M. to delight in beautiful music offered by Django Klumpp, classical guitar, and Emily and Jeff Masino, keyboard and vocals. Plan to stay for Django’s one-hour concert from Noon to 1:00 P.M. and bring your friends!
We provide spiritual tools for human challenges, and we offer Practitioner services to assist when folks may need to reach out a hand to a caring professional, all of whom are listed on the Practitioner Page of our website with contact information. You may wish to request an appointment with one, either on the telephone or in person.
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine