There is nothing that can change your attitude and perspective quicker than being thankful. Col. 4:2 says "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." We are called to be devoted to it! I think the fact that it is worded like that in the Bible says a lot.
It's hard to choose thankfulness in the midst of a tough situation, I can attest to that. But God calls us to live to a higher standard and to devote ourselves to that very thing. I think that is significant. I don't know about you but I can ALWAYS find something to be thankful for. Whether it be for the air I breath or the roof over my head, or the amazing people God has placed in my life. I must devote myself to thankfulness.
It's so easy to not stop and reflect on what we are thankful for every day, just getting caught up in the busyness of life and choosing to complain rather than give thanks. I am purposefully trying to teach my almost 3 yr. old to choose thankfulness rather than complain, and I'm finding myself convicted about that very thing.
So I challenge you in the days leading up to Thanksgiving Day to choose thankfulness over complaining. If you find yourself saying something negative or whine-ish than Stop, Think, and Find something to say thanks for. It will immediately affect your attitude and perspective of the situation. Test it. :)
What are the top 5 things you are Thankful for?
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1. Family
2. Friends (like yourself)
3. Peace of mind - God is watching over us - in work; in war; in marriage - He is so great
4. Love - It feels so good to give it - and so good when given to me!
5. Prayer - How great to freely engage in conversation with the Lord and feel immidiate peace!
Happy Thanksgiving to the Middleton Clan!
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