Expressing Gratitude

So many times in my daily life I start thinking of what is wrong instead of what is right.

I always have the opportunity to express gratitude for all the things that are right, are good.

What I focus on expands. By focusing on gratitude, I get more to be grateful for.

God blesses a grateful heart.

"How many loaves do you have?" Jesus asked.
"Seven," they replied. He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. When he had taken the seven loaves and given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to set before the people, and they did so. They had a few small fish as well; he gave thanks for them also and told the disciples to distribute them. The people ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. About four thousand men were present. Mark 8:5-9 NIV

Jesus was able to do this because he started with expressing gratitude. He didn’t complain because he didn’t have enough. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude for what he had.

God blesses a grateful heart.

Today I am grateful for:
1. Waking up in a comfortable bed and in an air conditioned room.
2. For having the privilege of ordering whatever I wanted for breakfast.
3. Being able to see to write these words.
4. Having a closet full of clothes to choose from.
5. Friends to share my life with.

I encourage you to count your blessings, not your curses.

Remember, what you focus your attention on expands.

God blesses a grateful heart.