Thankful Thursdays ~ A Thankful and Grateful Heart

It’s hard to believe that sometimes we struggle with having a thankful heart, but let’s be honest, sometimes it can difficult.

It’s hard when our taxes are due, children are sick, bills must be paid, parents die to soon, and relationships fall apart right before our eyes.  Sometimes the last straw is when the car break down. Those issues can affect our attitude and how we feel.  It can affect how we view the world around us as a whole.

Focusing our attention on  all the blessings in our lives is crucial.  If we don’t it can make it even more difficult to be thankful.

We have all met people who, amidst the trials of life, they walk in a spirit of joy.  They are hopeful and positive and they are a breath of fresh air to be around.  

As we nurture a heart of gratitude we will be healthier and happier people and those around us will reap the benefit.  If we focus too long on the negatives of life, we will become bitter, grumpy and possibly even physically sick – and who wants that! Focusing too long on the hardships of life can just make us hard-hearted, discouraged, depressed and helpless and even hopeless.

So as I always say, setting aside some time to be thankful can be extremely helpful for all of us emotionally, spiritually, physically.

Choosing to look at  all the blessing in our life and how God is providing for us is so important.  Sometimes it is done by simply putting a positive spin on your life.

Here are two scriptures I love that help me focus my attention that way!
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Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control.

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, and with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

I pray today on this Thankful Thursday you will be reminded of all the blessings and provisions God has made for you.  That you will focus your attention on having a thankful heart.

Rejoice in God’s goodness, mercy, and sustaining grace!

Be blessed and encouraged abundantly today as we walk in thanksgiving and gratitude and live life in our passion and purpose!