The Gift of Gratitude to God
Gratitude is a special gift from God that brings happiness
“ ‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” — Alice Walker
Are you a grateful person? Do you remember to thank God for the good things, in your life, big and small?
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, sometimes it’s too easy to block out the details of the day, forgetting that each and every day holds precious gifts. From the air we breathe to the friendships we hold close, there is always something to be thankful for.
Gratitude is a special gift given to us by God. Gratitude is fundamentally about not taking things for granted. It is being thankful for what we have and receive. Thankfulness is a powerful means of drawing near to God.
The Bible talks a lot about gratitude. Paul says we should be:
“Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 5:20, NIV)
As Christians, we have a double benefit from gratitude. Firstly, research shows that gratitude makes us happier even if we aren’t Christians, but secondly, as Christians, gratitude strengthens our relationship with God.
