Biblical Character Trait –
Gratitude: the state of being grateful: thankfulness
We are admonished in His Word to have an attitude of being grateful in all circumstances and for all things (Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:18). Gratitude is expressing thankfulness to God and others in ways they have benefited our lives.
Choose to practice gratitude daily. It will not only produce contentment but also will strengthen our trust in God.
Colossians 3:15-17
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 100:4-5; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 9:1-2; 1 Corinthians 15:57; Jonah 2:9; Luke 17:11-19; Colossians 2:6-7; Hebrews 13:5
Prayer of Gratitude:
Lord, Thank you for Your marvelous power and working in our lives. Help my family and I to exemplify gratitude in all we say and do. Thank you for the abundant hope that You give regardless of our circumstances (Romans 15:13). Thank you for Your love and care and for supplying our need (Philippians 4:19).
Please forgive me of the times I come to You with an ungrateful heart full of winning and complaining. Help me to look for the ways that You are working in and through our lives.
I choose to praise You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
