AUTHOR: LAURIE PINKINS
A Mindset of Gratitude
Learn the power of having a grateful heart and giving thanks in all things.
Are you a giving and kind person? Do you find yourself being appreciative or giving acts of service? Are you always in the mind frame of acknowledgement and thankfulness? In this article, we will discuss the power of having a grateful heart and giving thanks in all things.
"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of GOD in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV
GRATITUDE AFFIRMATIONS
I AM grateful
i am giving
i am humble
i am obedient
i am loving
i am kind
You Have Some Much To Be Grateful For
Life is full of things to enjoy and show gratitude toward. It is important to take time out to notice them. Especially during the holiday season. This is the perfect time of the year to be grateful because it is full of joy and celebrations. You will have numerous opportunities to focus on the good. Refrain from going through the motions and just passing the time go from event to event. However, focus on being present in the moment with a grateful heart.
“Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.”
Psalm 97:12 KJV
Find ways to go out of your way to be grateful. Allow joy to be your choice for the rest of the year. Despite the obstacles you’ve had to overcome in your healing journey this year, you can still choose joy. Making the decision to be joyful and grateful, does not mean that there is an absence of difficulties. However, it is instead an indicator of your ability to control your emotions. Therefore, displaying your emotional intelligence and thus revealing your true level of growth. Your healing is not just for yourself. It will also affect your family and friends. So why not choose this holiday season to show them how grateful you are for having them in your life. Life does not always have to be doom and gloom, nor do you need to focus on the negative in order to heal. You can have a life full of gratitude and joy!
How to Become A Grateful Person
Say thank you
Give a polite expression of acknowledgment as a sign of appreciation for receiving kind acts of service.
focus on the good
Direct your interest and attention toward the positive aspects in any given situation or circumstance.
practice gratitude
Be thankful and ready to show appreciation for and to return for kind gestures by giving a compliment or gift.
give back
Discover ways to volunteer your time and/or donate your resources to your local church and community organizations.
write it down
Keep a journal with a lists of answered prayers and things you are grateful for, in order for you to refer back to periodically to maintain humility.
prayer
Pray to GOD daily in appreciation for all He has, is, and will do in your life in order to bring His name glory alone.
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You can have a life full of gratitude & joy!
Pair your daily affirmations with scriptures of the Bible.
Give From a Grateful Heart
The abundance and prosperity you receive in life is meant to prosper you and for you to give back to others. A life full of gratitude, includes being intentionally in how you give back of your time and resources. Hoarding your resources does not guarantee you will always have abundance. However, the more you give, you will receive in life. This goes beyond monetary gain and includes how you treat people. When you are a person with a grateful heart, you ensure others around you feel joy and happiness. You do not drain or always have the expectation to receive without giving something back in return. This is also how you maintain healthy relationships because you will attract other individuals who also have a grateful and giving heart. Gratitude goes beyond words, but is a heart posture in how you operate in your everyday life. People who are grateful display a level of appreciation towards others for who they are and their acts of service. No one is taken for granted or feels looked over when you operate from a heart posture of gratitude. This holiday season set your intentions to be grateful and your life will display a level of joy, which is also a reflection of GOD’s love.
Scriptures for Giving Thanks
“We give thanks to GOD always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;"
1 Thessalonians 1:2 KJV
There is power in speaking and meditating on the scriptures of the Bible daily. Read, speak, and meditate on the scriptures for giving thanks.
Next Steps
Find support from a therapist, life coach, trusted friend, or support group that can help you to have a grateful heart.
Use the following steps to become a grateful person:
- Say thank you
- Focus on the good
- Practice gratitude
- Give back
- Write down what you are grateful for
- Pray to GOD to express gratitude
Read, speak, and meditate on these scriptures for giving thanks.
Luke 6:38
2 Corinthians 9:7
1 Chronicles 16:8
1 Chronicles 16:34
Psalm 97:12
Psalm 106:1
1 Thessalonians 1:2
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Psalm 136:26
Psalm 140:13
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1 Corinthians 12:9 KJV
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