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“Grateful Friday” by Joan Y. Edwards

Yee Haw! Today is Friday. I am very thankful that there is a Friday. Fridays end the work week. Days off of Saturday and Sunday usually follow for many people. Even if you have to work on the weekends, it’s a great idea to be thankful for Fridays. Friday has many names I am sure. We name it Accountability Friday, End of Work Week. We say, “Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF).

Naming things, people, and experiences you are grateful for gives you wonderful chances of receiving more of them in your life.

It gives me comfort to know if someone cheated me out of something that was mine, God will replenish it double. I hope that gives you comfort, too. I think it includes if you made an innocent mistake, God will help you straighten it out. God is merciful to you and me.

Deuteronomy 30:3 Almighty God, Your God, will restore everything you lost; he’ll have compassion on you; he’ll come back and pick up the pieces from all the places where you were scattered.

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.

What does the Bible say about being thankful to God?

1. Psalm 136. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
2. Philippians 4-6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
3. Psalm 9:1. “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart.”
4. Ezra 3:11. With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord:

I found a few interesting Friday Hashtags (topics noted with number sign to let people in social media know what the post is about).

Nikki shares Friday Hashtags, even more reasons to be grateful.
#FactFriday
#FashionFriday
#FlashbackFriday
#FoodieFriday
#FridayFun
#FridayReads
#FridayVibes
#FunnyFriday

Louise Myers lists more hashtag nicknames for Friday:
#FitnessFriday
#FearlessFriday

So what I’m telling you now is that Friday is a good day and you have many reasons to celebrate it. I am very thankful for you. You make me smile. So name ten things you are thankful for right now. Go ahead. Do it.

I hope you’ll leave a comment. I love hearing from you. If there’s a topic you’d like for me to write an article about, please let me know.

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Resources
“Gratitude Rocks:”
https://www.joanyedwards.com/gratitude-rocks
“I Am So Happy and Grateful Now That Money Comes to Me in Incredible Quantities from Multiple Sources on a Continuing Basis:”
https://www.joanyedwards.com/i-am-so-happy-and-grateful-now-that-money-comes-to-me-in-incredible-quantities-from-multiple-sources-on-a-continuing-basis
“Sadness Met Me at the Edge of Life and Death:”
https://www.joanyedwards.com/sadness-met-me-at-the-edge-of-life-and-death
“Ten Things to Do When There Is No Power:”
https://www.joanyedwards.com/ten-things-to-do-when-there-is-no-power
Louise Myers. “Hashtags for Days of the Week:”https://louisem.com/88751/hashtags-for-days-of-the-week
Nikkiblogs.com. “110 Best Days of the Week Hashtags (2021 Instagram Guide):” https://nikkiblogs.com/days-of-the-week-hashtags/

This is the end of week 3 -15 days -for Accountability Corner. Almost a habit.

“Accountability Corner”
https://joanyedwards.com/accountability-corner/
“Accountability Corner – Step 2 – Project Ideas” https://joanyedwards.com/accountability-corner-step-2-project-ideas/
“Accountability Corner – Step 3 – Your Weekly Project Plan;”
https://joanyedwards.com/accountability-corner-step-3-your-weekly-project-plan/

“How to Restart Your Personal Battery” by Joan Y. Edwards

It’s Monday. Most days your inner car goes, “Varoom, Varoom, Swoop” and off you go.

But today you’re telling me that your personal battery seems a bit sluggish. Now when you turn the key to your body, it goes “Paroom, paroom, da doom. plunk.”

You are usually the one who GTD (Gets Things Done), but oh no. Not today.

That doesn’t sound good to me. You seem to have a definite lack of energy. What can you do? What are ways to recharge your inner battery so that you can tackle a few things you want to do today, tomorrow, or any day. Especially when you’re trying to be more accountable to accomplishing your goals.

Here are 8 suggestions that might work to help you see things in a different way that gives you more energy and helps you see yourself in a more positive way.

Pray. Ask God to replenish your energy and calm your fears. If possible, make a visit to your church or a place in nature that inspires you and fills you with peace.

Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Listen to your favorite calming music. Sing your favorite hymn.

Draw, paint, or do ceramics. Cut out pictures from magazines.

Change Your Focus – Leslie Baker says to Focus on who you are rather than on what you can do. Focus on the traits of the real you. Focus on the traits you wish you had as if you already have them.

Go to a different room in your home or go outside. Look through pictures of fun times.

Take a short nap. Sometimes you are worn out from trying to juggle too many things at one time.

Make a list and take action. Make a new list of what has to be accomplished and how long it will take to do it. Put a star beside the things that must be done today. Set the timer for the time needed for one item on your list. Do it. It’s amazing. Your energy may surprise you and go “Varoom, Varoom, Swoop”

Dance, walk, or do other exercise. It will give you endorphins that make you happy.

Thank you for reading my blog. Let me know what gives you energy when yours seems zapped. Please leave a comment. Let me know if there’s a topic you’d like for me to discuss in a future article.

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Grateful Friday

“Grateful Friday” by Joan Y. Edwards

Naming things, people, and experiences you are grateful for gives you wonderful chances of receiving more of them in your life.

It gives me comfort to know if someone cheated me out of something that was mine, God will replenish it double. I hope that gives you comfort, too. I think it includes if you made an innocent mistake, God will help you straighten it out. God is merciful to you and me.

Deuteronomy 30:3 Almighty God, Your God, will restore everything you lost; he’ll have compassion on you; he’ll come back and pick up the pieces from all the places where you were scattered.

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.

I found a few interesting Friday Hashtags (topics noted with number sign to let people in social media know what the post is about).

Nikki shares Friday Hashtags, even more reasons to be grateful.
#FactFriday
#FashionFriday
#FlashbackFriday
#FoodieFriday
#FridayFun
#FridayReads
#FridayVibes
#FunnyFriday

Louise Myers lists more hashtag nicknames for Friday:
#FitnessFriday
#FearlessFriday

So what I’m telling you now is that Friday is a good day and you have many reasons to celebrate it. I am very thankful for you. You make me smile. So name ten things you are thankful for right now. Go ahead. Do it.

This is the end of week 3 -15 days -for Accountability Corner. Almost a habit.

How to Restart Your Personal Battery

“How to Restart Your Personal Battery” by Joan Y. Edwards

It’s Monday. Most days your inner car goes, “Varoom, Varoom, Swoop” and off you go.

But today you’re telling me that your personal battery seems a bit sluggish. Now when you turn the key to your body, it goes “Paroom, paroom, da doom. plunk.”

You are usually the one who GTD (Gets Things Done), but oh no. Not today.

Here are 8 suggestions that might work to help you see things in a different way that gives you more energy and helps you see yourself in a more positive way.

Pray. Ask God to replenish your energy and calm your fears. If possible, make a visit to your church or a place in nature that inspires you and fills you with peace.

Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Listen to your favorite calming music. Sing your favorite hymn.

Draw, paint, or do ceramics. Cut out pictures from magazines.

Change Your Focus – Leslie Baker says to Focus on who you are rather than on what you can do. Focus on the traits of the real you. Focus on the traits you wish you had as if you already have them.

Go to a different room in your home or go outside. Look through pictures of fun times.

Take a short nap. Sometimes you are worn out from trying to juggle too many things at one time.

Dance, walk, or do other exercise. It will give you endorphins that make you happy.

Thank you for reading my blog. Let me know what gives you energy when yours seems zapped. Please leave a comment. Let me know if there’s a topic you’d like for me to discuss in a future article.

Writing, Inspiration

“Grateful Friday” by Joan Y. Edwards

Naming things, people, and experiences you are grateful for gives you wonderful chances of receiving more of them in your life.

It gives me comfort to know if someone cheated me out of something that was mine, God will replenish it double. I hope that gives you comfort, too. I think it includes if you made an innocent mistake, God will help you straighten it out. God is merciful to you and me.

Deuteronomy 30:3 Almighty God, Your God, will restore everything you lost; he’ll have compassion on you; he’ll come back and pick up the pieces from all the places where you were scattered.

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.

I found a few interesting Friday Hashtags (topics noted with number sign to let people in social media know what the post is about).

Nikki shares Friday Hashtags, even more reasons to be grateful. #FactFriday #FashionFriday #FlashbackFriday #FoodieFriday #FridayFun #FridayReads #FridayVibes #FunnyFriday

Louise Myers lists more hashtag nicknames for Friday: #FitnessFriday #FearlessFriday

So what I’m telling you now is that Friday is a good day and you have many reasons to celebrate it. I am very thankful for you. You make me smile. So name ten things you are thankful for right now. Go ahead. Do it.

This is the end of week 3 -15 days -for Accountability Corner. Almost a habit.

“How to Restart Your Personal Battery” by Joan Y. Edwards

It’s Monday. Most days your inner car goes, “Varoom, Varoom, Swoop” and off you go.

But today you’re telling me that your personal battery seems a bit sluggish. Now when you turn the key to your body, it goes “Paroom, paroom, da doom. plunk.”

You are usually the one who GTD (Gets Things Done), but oh no. Not today.

Here are 8 suggestions that might work to help you see things in a different way that gives you more energy and helps you see yourself in a more positive way.

Pray. Ask God to replenish your energy and calm your fears. If possible, make a visit to your church or a place in nature that inspires you and fills you with peace.

Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Listen to your favorite calming music. Sing your favorite hymn.

Draw, paint, or do ceramics. Cut out pictures from magazines.

Change Your Focus – Leslie Baker says to Focus on who you are rather than on what you can do. Focus on the traits of the real you. Focus on the traits you wish you had as if you already have them.

Go to a different room in your home or go outside. Look through pictures of fun times.

Take a short nap. Sometimes you are worn out from trying to juggle too many things at one time.

Dance, walk, or do other exercise. It will give you endorphins that make you happy.

Thank you for reading my blog. Let me know what gives you energy when yours seems zapped. Please leave a comment. Let me know if there’s a topic you’d like for me to discuss in a future article.

Writing, Inspiration

Nikki shares Friday Hashtags, even more reasons to be grateful.
#FactFriday
#FashionFriday
#FlashbackFriday
#FoodieFriday
#FridayFun
#FridayReads
#FridayVibes
#FunnyFriday

Louise Myers lists more hashtag nicknames for Friday:
#FitnessFriday
#FearlessFriday