It's a wonderful practice each day to take time to be grateful for all that we have, and all that God is promising us. This principle is evident when we read the Bible.
They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the Lord. They were to do the same in the evening. (1 Chronicles 23:30 NIV)
Jesus modelled giving thanks when life was overwhelming and everyone around Him was struggling. When a huge crowd was with Him and the resources available for feeding everyone were totally insufficient, Jesus gave thanks. The result was an amazing miracle. What might God do if, when we are faced with overwhelming challenges, we take the time to bring what we have before Him, and give thanks? Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. They all ate and were satisfied. (Mark 6:41-42 NIV)
Most of us wouldn't question the fact that it's good to be grateful on a regular basis but the question for each of us today is, have I actually taken the opportunity to bring myself to a moment of reflection that lets gratitude rise in my heart and in my conscious awareness? This is how we find strength. This is how our faith in God's goodness multiplies in our hearts.
Prayer: Thank you God for being attentive to my needs in the situations I face throughout each day. Help me to practice gratitude so I can be filled with faith and live in conscious awareness of your generous heart towards me. Amen
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