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21 Ways to Practice Gratitude

11/26/2020

 
When I think of Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of the Apostle Paul's words, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18) It's an amazing thought isn't it? It's God's will for us to be thankful...in everything!
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I truly believe that practicing gratitude on a daily basis will change our lives. It refocuses our attention, gives us perspective, and guards our hearts from discouragment.

When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of the Apostle Paul's words, "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18) It's an amazing thought isn't it? It's God's will for us to be thankful...in everything! I truly believe that practicing gratitude daily will change our lives. It refocuses our attention, gives us perspective, and guards our hearts against discouragement.​

How we practice gratitude? Consider the following ways:
  • Recognize that each day is a gift from God.
  • Begin and end your day with gratitude. Everyday, thank God for his blessings.
  • Start a gratitude journal and write down your thanks for three things every day.
  • Use the grateful app.
  • Write a handwritten card or letter and thank someone for their influence in your life.
  • Give thanks before meals.
  • Remember who and where you were before knowing Jesus as your Savior.
  • Refuse to compare yourself to others. We are not in competition.
  • Go down memory lane and count your blessings.
  • Commit to a complaint-free day or week.
  • Make a gratitude list of everyday blessings you take for granted.
  • Begin to develop the habit of saying thank you to others more often.
  • Tell someone today how much you love and appreciate them.
  • Look for people who are overlooked and thank them for what they do.
  • Show your gratitude by serving someone and meeting a need.
  • Text someone right now and thank them for being a blessing in your life.
  • Write a kind review and express thanks on Yelp or Amazon.
  • Send an email of thanks to your employer, pastor, or teacher.
  • Take pictures of things you are thankful for and keep a folder on your phone to review.
  • Show appreciation to your parents, grandparents, or children.
  • Practice daily praise and worship as a spiritual discipline.

"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." (Psalm 9:1)

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