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Did you know that practicing gratitude can actually improve your brain function and overall physical and emotional well-being? Well, it's true. 

Brain scans and research conducted by renown psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen showed a significant improvement in brain function following the practice of gratitude. For years now, spiritual leaders and psychologists have claimed that a positive attitude can help heal our lives, but now we know that the simple act of gratitude can actually improve our physical and emotional well-being. And it's free! 

Some of the distinct benefits of a daily dose of gratitude include:

• Increased joy in the simple things in life.
• Ability to recover quickly from life's setbacks and disappointments.
• Improved relationships - people prefer to be around people who are grateful.
• Greater physical stamina and energy.
• Increased happiness and acceptance.
• Stronger, healthier immune system.
  

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Here's a Blessing for today:

Morning Prayer

Infinite God, of life, goodness, and generous
love, I dedicate my heart, my life, to you.
Help me to cherish all human life,
and do the good you want me to do.
Make me a loving example of your generous love,
and a blessing to everyone I see.
May your goodness be fully in us, and in all that we
think, and say and do.

"My husband has been laid off since the second week of August.  It has been a very hard struggle for us. We've been through hard times before but never this long."

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"Please Pray She finds suitable employment to sustain her living quarters and also help others in need!"

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Many people are burdened by debt today and are not sure what to do to move beyond their present financial circumstances. If you've decided to it's time to take control of your finances and reclaim your life, you don't have to do it all alone. There are many great resources out there that can assist you.

Here's a few resources that you can reach out to for help and support:

1. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling - A nonprofit organization that provides low cost credit counseling and financial education. They also have some wonderful free tools on their website. You can reach them at 800-388-2227.

2. American Consumer Credit Counselors is a non-profit organization that provides Credit Counseling, Debt Consolidation and Debt Management Services. They can often work out payment plans, renegotiate rates, balances and help you create a manageable payment plan. Their fees are determined on the basis of your ability to pay. Contact them at 800-769-3571.

In addition to getting the help and support you need and deserve, it is equally important to work on financial forgiveness and healing any feelings you may have about yourself or circumstances. As you work toward financial resolution in whatever way makes sense for you, you will begin to feel better about yourself and more hopeful about the future.

The path to financial forgiveness begins with one step toward resolution and another toward self-forgiveness. It is difficult to move forward and create a new financial reality if you are carrying the burden of the past along with you. So forgive, make a plan, get help and support and everyday just do your best. Then let go and let God. In time...all will be resolved.

Peace and Blessings!