Attitude of Gratitude

Posted by danhuitron on Jul 15, 2010 in Daily Bread | 1 comment

I think I have the thankfulness part down. God has truly blessed me and I know that. I thank Him in my prayers all the time. I know He is alive and has taken a personal interest in me. When I look back on my life, I know He has nurtured me, protected me, delivered and saved me.

So how do I really thank Him? You know, beyond just saying the words. This question has been heavily on my heart and also in my prayers for quite some time. How do I show God my thankfulness? Do I tithe more than 10% sometimes? All the time? Do I sell everything and become a missionary somewhere? Do I get involved at church more? Do purposely try to bring up my faith in every conversation with people that I meet? I guess all of these could all be thought of as acts of gratitude.

Ok. So God has blessed me. He has saved me from myself and has given me a life. He has given me a new life with Him here on earth and an eternity with Him after I check out of this place. So how can I bless Him back? Maybe by doing the most with what He has given me- a life? Maybe by living a life that would bring Him joy? Maybe I could thank Him by using what He gave me, this life, to point others in his direction which maybe would bring Him more grins of joy? Obviously, God doesn’t need material things. He wants our hearts and lives to reflect Him. He wants His children around Him and to follow Him. He has given us all unique gifts and blessings. If you are reading this you are so much more blessed with comforts and material things than millions of His other children. So, those of you that are thankful, beyond being thankful in your prayers, how are you going to bless and thank Him back? Pray about it.