Tool #9 |
Express Gratitude |
A grateful heart is the best kind to have.
Having gratitude and giving thanks is something that's easy to forget to do when life is going good.
Life gets busy and often times we spend time thinking about what we don't have versus what we do. Every time you express gratitude you are giving praise to God. When life has you feeling frustrated, try saying 'Thank You' out loud. You can use the words 'Thank You' like a mantra and repeat them over and over again. 'Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You'. For an added bonus of feeling good, list what you are Thankful for with each Thank You.
Example: Thank you for my health. Thank you for my family. Thank you for my home. Thank you for my job.
Life gets busy and often times we spend time thinking about what we don't have versus what we do. Every time you express gratitude you are giving praise to God. When life has you feeling frustrated, try saying 'Thank You' out loud. You can use the words 'Thank You' like a mantra and repeat them over and over again. 'Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You'. For an added bonus of feeling good, list what you are Thankful for with each Thank You.
Example: Thank you for my health. Thank you for my family. Thank you for my home. Thank you for my job.
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For his mercy endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34
1 Chronicles 16:34
Let's Pray.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for being here with me now. I am so grateful for everything you have provided for me in my life. Please forgive me for the times I take all my blessings for granted and do not give you the thanks I should. Please help me remember to be thankful in times I feel I don't have enough.
Thank you for providing for my needs.
Amen.
Repeat this prayer as needed or say your own prayer of Thanks.
Praying and being grateful draws us closer to God.
When we have faith, God will always provide. You are a blessing.
Praying and being grateful draws us closer to God.
When we have faith, God will always provide. You are a blessing.