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Recent research is actually proving that thanksgiving can actually make us healthier. Studies have shown that being thankful improves our physical and emotional health. Holding on to feelings of thankfulness boosts our immune system and increases blood supply to our heart, can increase our alertness, enthusiasm, and energy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>For all its benefits, gratitude doesn’t come naturally to us. As Jesus passed through a village one day, he was spotted by ten lepers who desperately longed to be healed (Luke 17:11-19). They kept themselves at a distance as required by law but cried out to him, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” Instead of instantly healing the men, Jesus told them to go and show themselves to the priest. As the ten lepers walked off to obey, their skin disease disappeared. One of the men turned around, shouting praises to God as he came back to Jesus. He threw himself at his benefactor’s feet. Jesus expressed amazement that only one man had thought to thank him. “Were not all ten cleansed?” he asked. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>A spirit of thankfulness is more than a good idea; it’s a direct command from God. When we’re struggling with trials and difficulties, this sounds like a strange command, especially since we live in a culture that encourages us to act on the basis of how we feel. But God knows that when we focus on our blessings, it’s easier to keep our problems and concerns in the right perspective. Cultivating a spirit of thankfulness honors God and strengthens our faith. King David never lost his keen awareness of all that God had done for him personally even though he experienced disappointment, pain, and heartache, he often poured out his feelings of thankfulness to God. That gratitude became the foundation of his worship of God and the key to living a truly triumphant life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><i><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Gerald is an astute business leader, strategic marketer by profession and a motivator by calling. Currently he is Head of Marketing & Alternative Distribution Channels for Old Mutual Zimbabwe. He has over 15 years diverse business </span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Georgia",serif'>experience at senior and executive management in leading corporate companies in Zimbabwe.</span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZW'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZW'>Invest Wisely!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZW'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZW'>Bulls n Bears </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZW'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZW'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZW'>Telephone: <a href="tel:%2B263%2077%20344%201674" target="_blank"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>+263 77 344 1674</span></a> | +27 71 544 4769<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZW'>Alt. 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