Gratitude

No matter what our circumstances, we can find a reason to be thankful — Dr. David Jeremiah

Hi Friends!

I hope you’ll enjoy this message on gratitude. The world’s certainly in a mess but all for the return of Jesus. So things have to be this way. But being grateful will help you see beyond the realities of this world.

Enjoy!

God Bless You!

Nanci

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When we are thankful, our focus shifts from our own selfish desires and the pain of our current situations. Expressing thankfulness helps us remember that God is in control and that He sees every need and every heart. Gratitude is a choice that you have the privilege of exercising every day. Think of it as a catalytic converter for your heart: it converts negativity into appreciation.

The Bible tells us that Jesus healed ten men with leprosy. Leprosy has been around for thousands of year. Still, it is a cruel illness caused by flesh-eating bacteria. Those affected have to isolate themselves from others as it’s highly contagious. Jesus healed these men and changed their whole lives. But do you know, only one of the ten came back to thank Jesus for all He had done. Why is that? Ingratitude.

Here’s a good thing to do today. Make a list of all the things great and small you have to be thankful for. And the good news is, our gratitude places our eyes on God instead of comparing ourselves to others.*

Make it a great day!

God bless you!

Nanci

* From my essay on gratitude in my book, “More Precious Than Gold.”