BE THANKFUL

            HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. Psalm 103:1-5

            One of the most neglected attributes is the one of being thankful. It’s a neglected expression when someone holds the door open. It’s a missing attitude when given a raise. Many times it’s a missing character when it comes to what Jesus has done for us!

            How thankful are you when it comes to the things The Saviour has done for you? Does your thankfulness show up in your actions? Does your works prove your love for the Saviour?

AN UNTHANKFUL HEART

Earth produces nothing worse than an ungrateful man does.–Ausonius

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Romans 1:21

            One cannot read through Romans 1 without seeing the truth in every Word. Here we have the foundation of why the world is going the direction its going; the knowledge and rejection of God and an unthankful heart. We can see this being manifested right before our eyes daily.

            Do you give God the glory for the things in your life? Do you thank Him for the provisions He has given? Do you thank others for the simple things they do for you? We have so much to be thankful for! Will you praise Him today? Will you have a thankful heart today?

DO YOU HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE?

Constant complaint is the poorest sort of pay for all the comforts we enjoy. –Franklin

Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. Job 23:2

Comforts we enjoy; heated homes, indoor plumbing, vehicles, electricity, and instant grits are some of the comforts the Lord has blessed us with. Why is it when the car doesn’t crank, the toilet doesn’t flush or the power goes out, we whine and complain like these are rights of ours? I’ll tell yah why…WE ARE SPOILED! Most of the folks reading my post live in the United States and have been blessed to the hilt compared to 44% of the world living on less than $20 a day. Yes, $20 a day!

Let me remind you of this great truth this morning: Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. Psalm 116:5 Not only has the Lord given us salvation, He has blessed us with every comfort of life we have as well! Do you thank Him for them? How about when the water is frozen? How about when we have to replace the well pump? How about when the battery is dead? Do you have an attitude of gratitude? Praise the Lord— even in the valleys of life!