Be thankful in all
circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. –
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Let your roots grow
down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow
strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. –
Colossians 2:7
Recent
studies have shown that practicing gratitude leads to a healthier, more
fulfilling, others-centered life. People who focus on what they are thankful
for (versus who dwell on hassles and frustration) are in a better place than
those who don’t. They are less likely to get sick and are more active, hopeful,
and thoughtful of other people.
God
desires that those who follow Him exhibit a grateful heart. For example, the
Psalms tell us, “It is good to give thanks to the Lord” (Psalm 92:1). In the
New Testament, Paul encouraged his fellow Christians to be “thankful in all
circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Could
it be that one of the reasons the pages of Scripture lift up the importance of
thankfulness is for the mutual benefit of others and us? It definitely appears
that way! Apparently, being thankful is better for all concerned. In the end,
gratitude procedures enriched people who want to spread the love and joy of God
to others.
Don’t
misunderstand. Incorporating gratitude into our lives is not about walking
around with a cheesy grin on our face, denying the heartaches or injustice of
life. We don’t have to sacrifice reality to be grateful. We simply need to
adopt a gratitude focus that affects every moment of each day (Ephesians 5:20).
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