Sometimes It Isn’t Easy

Thankfulness. Sometimes it isn’t easy. It doesn’t automatically roll out of our hearts. There are times when words and actions cut us deep. Ugly words and actions can cut deep. Especially those from friends or family members.

Yet I know

God gives me reason upon reason to be thankful. Here are a few:

• I woke up and greeted a new day–I am thankful.
• His air fills my lungs–thankful.
• Rain falls on the rich and poor alike–thankful.

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Take a moment

It may take some time to practice gratitude. Honestly, it isn’t always easy to find reasons to be thankful. But when we press through and embrace gratitude, the world looks different.

We live in challenging times. But I promise you–God promises you–if you press through, gratitude (the art of thankfulness) is an incredible gift waiting for you. It can come with tears, but a seeking heart will be blessed.

Don’t shy away from gratitude. If you let it, it can touch your heart like nothing other.

Sometimes it isn't easy to find reasons to be grateful. But when we press through there's a blessing waiting for us. Share on X

What say you?

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