Gratitude does not come naturally for any of us. Especially with children. Yet there is something remarkable about a contented thankful child. Children learn best by example. Even we as adults learn by example, if we have our eyes and ears open. Do my children hear me thank their father when he changes the dead light bulb out? Do they hear me thank him when he opens the door for me, or kindly gets me a glass of water to drink? Do those around me hear me thank the Lord for the sunshine, or beautiful flowers or for his provision of needs?
Do my children hear me grumble when Dad is late for dinner due to work, or grumble when the sun doesn't show up for a week, or someone is slow in my lane as I drive? Why is grumbling so easy?
Gratitude is very much caught rather than taught. How contagious am I at home? How contagious are you at home, at work or at Church? Good things to consider!
Sit down and think about your 'gratitude quotient'. I know I have been doing that for the last couple days too. Think about who God has placed in your sphere of influence. If you have children, they are watching you closer than you know. If you don't have children at home, what about friends at work or at Church? What are you teaching them about gratitude by your lifestyle? I am learning to pray when I am tempted to 'grumble'. It really does help!
Thanksgiving for 2010 is gone. Yet GRATITUDE is not. I learned about myself this year. I hope you did too. Let us grow in our heart gratitude attitude. I know I desire this and I hope you do too! "He is able to do more than we ask or think".
Gratefully HIS, Lynette
You are one of the most grateful people I know!! Always encouraging us all to think of all that we DO have and be content :) Glad it was a "learning month" for you!
ReplyDeleteI really really want to live in a way that 'shows' the glory of Christ. HE has given sooooooooo much always and ever! Asking to see ones self as God sees (at times) can be life changing! Thanks for your encouraging words Davesgirl!
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