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THANKFULNESS

 


Queen Abbess Dr Patricia Hackshaw

A Lifestyle of Worship

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." — Psalm 100:4

My Beloved,

Thankfulness is more than an occasional expression—it is a lifestyle of worship. It is the overflow of a heart that recognizes God’s sovereignty, His goodness, and His love. I have spent my life in the presence of God, and I have learned that thankfulness is not about circumstances—it is about perspective. It is the choice to focus on God’s blessings rather than our burdens.

In The Mystical Order, we do not reserve thankfulness for the good times. We practice it in every season, for we know that God is worthy of our praise. Thankfulness is the song that rises in the night, the prayer that lifts our hearts, and the attitude that transforms our lives.

But let me share a truth I have learned: . It silences the enemy’s lies, it shifts our focus from our problems to God’s promises, and it invites His presence into our lives. Thankfulness is not about ignoring pain but about trusting God’s goodness in the midst of it.

Ask yourself: Am I cultivating a heart of thankfulness in my daily life? True thankfulness is not about words alone; it is about a heart that is fully surrendered to God’s love.

With a Heart of Thankfulness,

Queen Abbess Patricia

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