Attitude of Gratitude

Americans never seem to be grateful for what they have. There is always the next shiny toy, the bigger house, the faster car.

Yet, if everyone would just stop and be grateful for what they had, life would be much simpler and more fulfilling.

If you have the following - be thankful.

A roof over your head.
Food on your table.
Clothes on your back.
A job.
People who love you.
Good health.
Any other good thing you've been blessed with. 


Be thankful.
Be content.
Dance before the Lord in pure job.
Praise the Heavenly Father.
Sing, or make a joyful noise.

If we'd spend more time being thankful, rather than grumbling about what we don't have, our lives would be happier.

Think about it. 

Thrive

Casting Crowns new song, Thrive, has been playing on KLOVE. It's my new favorite song, and I'm known to turn it up on the radio as I'm driving. I have to giggle because the other commuters, most of which hate their jobs. I can tell by the expressions on their faces, can't figure out how someone can be so joyful.

The bridge goes like this:

Joy unspeakable,
Faith unsinkable,
Love unstoppable,
Anything is possible!

We really were made for more than ordinary lives. How that speaks to my heart!

How about yours?

Rejoice

 Psalm 32:11 (KJV)
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

 When was the last time you were glad or shouted for joy?

Or are too concerned about the economy? What the politicians are doing in DC? Or even what to make for dinner tonight.

Stop what you're doing. Go outside. Shout to the Lord! Be thankful for all the blessings He's given you. Worship him like your savior and king were standing right in front of you. Lift your hands to the heavens, or dance, or stand in silence with tears running down your face.

Just 'be' in God's presence and rejoice.