Attitude of gratitude

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.


One thing I definitely need God's Help on as of late is my attitude. The very minute I fix my mind to be grateful in no matter what state I am in, somehow a sudden occurrence will quickly make it difficult to be thankful. Have you ever found yourself in that situation? You make up in your mind to not allow people, lacking things, or a trial, to hinder your gratitude and then boom. You start complaining. "Stupid car pulled out in front of me." "Ugh! My job working me too hard." "These folks got me messed up." Any of these quotes ring a bell? On the outside, people may think we are peachy king, but remember God knows our heart. He knows if we truly are grateful and how much we complain within ourselves.

So, in order to practice a lifestyle of gratitude we must learn how to be content. A writer said in every state he has faced, he gained knowledge on how to embrace each one. Kinda like turning a negative into a positive which produces a grateful spirit and a merry heart. Point being using one of the previous quotes of complaints. Instead of yelling or thinking that stupid car pulled out in front of me be thankful that no one was harmed. Get it? Okay, I know we won't as imperfect beings totally be thankful but mostly is the point I am trying to make. There are countless blessings God gives us to dwell on that we overlook because we rather magnify the bad occurrences of life. 

Take a poll if you will. As a matter of fact, you can just ask yourself. Who would you rather spend most of your time with? A person who complains most of the time or someone who always strive to see the bright side? What about if you are constantly giving someone something and they rarely acknowledge your giving and spend more time focusing on the negative? Would that not drive you bananas? Well, replace you with God. God has done and is doing so much for us. He has even prepared our seat at the heavenly table of life and a mansion plus much more if we just hold on to our faith and endure just a little while longer. Not to mention His Protection from satan and other blessings He so graciously bestows upon us. So, what are you complaining about? Check your attitude. We all have much to be thankful for no matter what is going on. Make it a practice to jot down throughout the day what you are thankful for and watch God become even more gracious in your life.