196/365: The Secret Sauce of Gratitude

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. ~ Colossians 3: 15

What if the only things you posessed today were the things for which you thanked God for yesterday?

A heart of gratitude is at the core of joy and happiness. Happy is the man who understands how to acheive daily gratitude.

Those pesky dark habits also lose a foothold in our lives when we start with gratitude and walk with a heart of thankfulness for all God has done for us.

Gratitiude is the portal to worship.

GO DEEPER: Psalm 138

Next Step: What can you give thanks to God for right now?

David

on 07/16/2023 at 02:15 AM

I have so much in life to be great full for. A fantastic mother for my children, two incredible kids, two successful businesses, health good enough, and much more …. yet I am so angry and so bitter and so twisted …. I just don’t get it. I write in my gratitude journal most days, and I try be positive every morning I wake up …. I guess I’m just not trying hard enough. Thank you for todays message. “…. you were called to peace ….” Amen

Old Dude

on 07/15/2023 at 08:19 PM

It's so easy to take for granted the many blessings of God. It is difficult to maintain an attitude of gratitude on a daily basis with all that happens in our lives and in the world around us. May our heavenly Father help us to realize the degree to which we are indebted to Jesus Christ for His death and resurrection. His was a costly sacrifice, and yet we don't realize the full impact of what it means for us if we call ourselves Christians. Jesus lived a life of gratitude, and yet we have so much more for which to be grateful.

Tim Debronsky

on 07/15/2023 at 04:21 PM

Amen brothers. I’m thankful for another day to be alive

Robert McFaddin

on 07/15/2023 at 04:00 PM

Happiness is fleeting. It depends on circumstances. It’s easy to lose sight of it. It just doesn’t stick around. However, JOY is based on God and our relationship to Him. Joy can be easy to lose sight of also though. If we focus on God and our relationship with Him through His son and our king, Jesus Christ, Joy is amazing! The world looks for happiness. Give me the joy of the Lord. When everything in life seems to press me down, I still can have joy bc Jesus loves me and He will NEVER leave me nor forsake me. Jesus isn’t going anywhere. ————————————————————— I am SO thankful for that joy, my wife, kids, job, food, shelter, sunrises and sunsets. However, I am MOST grateful for that Almighty God looked on my poor, despicable soul and said, “I want you, Robert.” WOW!!! The King of Kings and Lord of Lords loves me and wants me!! He doesn’t need me, He WANTS me!!! Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow!

Will J

on 07/15/2023 at 03:39 PM

I know that if I possessed what I thanked God for yesterday, today would be a lot easier, and harder at the same time. I thank God every morning for life, and it’s the one thing that makes everything so difficult.

michael f vinning

on 07/15/2023 at 02:29 PM

What if the only things you possessed today were the things you thanked God for yesterday-ooh wee that’s a gut punch first thing in the a.m.! I make it a habit to thank God a lot for a lot-today I would at least get to keep my wife, kids, job, home, and land!! Another chance at a better, more committed relationship with Jesus is the biggest win though-one day I’ll actually get out of my own way!

James W

on 07/15/2023 at 02:14 PM

Thank you GOD for just who you are. I LOVE you and praise every moment you give me.

Boyce Moses

on 07/15/2023 at 01:41 PM

Every day thank God for another day to share His love with others. We are so spoiled, we have so much to be thankful for clean water, a roof over our head, plentiful food, heat in the winter, AC in the summer. So much of the world every day is a struggle just to survive. Yes, I’m truly grateful. Love you Jesus! 🤎💜💚🤍

Brandon Pembleton

on 07/15/2023 at 12:49 PM

Thank you God for the early morning wake up today. I was a little annoyed I was up at 500 on a Saturday when I could have slept until 7 or 8 or even 9 if I was really needing it. You got me up though and I see an opportunity to spend some extra time with You this morning and then to get some study time in on the PM certification course before a very busy Saturday commences. Thank you for the nudge to get to it today God. I am so grateful to be feeling your presence more and more with each passing day. The harder I work on whatever is on my plate the closer you feel. Thank you for being grateful and starting there every morning and continuing it throughout the day. I love you God amen 🙏

Tommy Williamson

on 07/15/2023 at 12:35 PM

Today I have gratitude for all He has done for me. I praise Him for 9 months of being sober from pornography. I praise Him for not letting be bruised and any soarer from my fall early yesterday morning. I praise Him for the strength to carry on with life in spite of my many health issues. I praise Him for a nice home and good roof over my head. I praise Him for a loving family that even though we have a lot of disfunction I know down deep that they still love me. Lastly I praise God for putting up with me in spite of all my issues.

Jason Kinder

on 07/15/2023 at 11:08 AM

Gratitude to me is a discipline that produces some of the greatest fruit of happiness. So you would think that if you want to be happier you just need to be thankful. Sounds simple but just like faith and love it takes work to develop and the stronger you become in these areas the easier it is to default to them like a second nature. Today I see this world so fixated on what is bad that we forget is good, So as part of my morning prays I like to take God for something everyday that I often over look. This sets my mind in motion to look for other daily gifts. Today I am thankful for my washer and dryer, I never think about how wonderful they are to have and how appreciative I am for them until they break. I am thankful for a new pair of glasses to help me see what I do have. God bless

Elliott

on 07/15/2023 at 10:35 AM

Good morning, brothers my life today is filled with gratitude. from where I was year ago to where I am today is because of gratitude. Thank you Jesus for another day. Thank you For allowing me to walk by faith, not by sight. Thank you for allowing me to understand that anything in life is manageable with Jesus leading

Ethan Rogers

on 07/15/2023 at 09:15 AM

An old-timer told me a long time ago that if you're going to live a life of happiness and have serenity in it, you are going to need gratitude. They say life is only 10% reality and 90% of your perception of that reality. It is possible to be happy no matter what or how much you have. If I choose to follow Jesus and know His peace and love, I can be happy anywhere, under any circumstances. To do this, I need humility and gratitude for my faith. My niece, at one Thanksgiving table, as we went around to see what everyone was thankful for, said, "we should all be grateful for absolutely everything. " This floored me at the time because I did not trust God or even know Him. How could I be grateful for my crappy life? for innocent babies dying? for all the bad and evil things in the world? Today, I know there's a bigger picture involved. I am sooo grateful for my crappy little life, for my faith. and for every small blessing. I trust in God. Like I was saying yesterday, first I seek peace with the world, and only then can I expect to be happy, being grateful for what I do have instead of wanting what I don't have. Thank You, Lord, for all that You have revealed to me throughout this life. Thank You for all the blessings and love You have allowed me to experience in my life. I remain truly grateful.

196/365: The Secret Sauce of Gratitude

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