choosing to be grateful

Choosing to be grateful is an every day thing we should do. It might not be your first choice when things around you are tough, the struggle is hard or negative stuff floods your mind. But being grateful might just change those things in and around you because of your choice.

Psalm 50:14 NLT

Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High.

Thankful people are fun and pleasing to be around. Grumpy and negative people aren’t a lot of fun.

That is one reason I choose, and need to choose, to be thankful. I want to be known as a person who is gracious to others, grateful and generous.

Stop for a few minutes and make a list. Name a few things that you are thankful for that might go unnoticed.

Here are a few of mine… I am grateful for the people that said “thank you” when I didn’t expect it. I am thankful for with our children and grandchildren through our phones or FaceTime. I am thankful for the gas station that had gas had when I pulled in yesterday. I am grateful for friends. I am thankful for good night kisses from my wife. I am thankful for good wifi. I am thankful for a God who loves us no matter what.

What are you grateful for today?

One last thing... happy birthday to our oldest daughter Rebecca. I am grateful for you!

1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

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