SHOW GRATITUDE
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-23
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
It is very important to understand one key that opens doors. It is called the key of gratitude. Many people who experience open doors and opportunities in life know how to say, “Thank you” to both God and man. The attitude of gratitude is a door opener. The attitude of gratitude, gratefulness, thankfulness or appreciation ushers a person into a new season of life.
The attitude of gratitude is one of the hallmarks of godly character. It is a character that God Himself puts premium on. Only one out of the ten healed lepers came back to appreciate God, and Jesus not only commended him but also perfected his healing (Luke 17:17-19). If you want God to perfect what He has started or done in your life, always appreciate Him. However, this attitude of gratitude is rapidly disappearing from our generation. This attitude is becoming a scarce commodity. Today, you will see a young child collect school fees or pocket money from his father or mother and just walk away without appreciating them.
While we were growing up, we were taught that after you are done eating, you should say, “Thank you” to mummy and daddy. But today, children see it as a matter of right to eat in their father’s house. They say, “It is my right for my father to pay my school fees.” Now, as a child, if you consider that as a right, go to the slums and streets and see the number of children without parents to pay their school fees. Maybe this will make you realise what it means to say, “Thank you.”
Beloved, if you must experience the best of God, you must develop the attitude of gratitude. Refuse to murmur against both God and people around you. Always be grateful to God. Be grateful also to man for how you have been helped so far.
PRAYER: Thank You Lord for your Word to me today. I receive the grace to develop the attitude of gratitude in Jesus name.
