Attitude of Gratitude
By Al Linton, Session Elder
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 15:5-6)
“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.” (Psalm 95:2)
Ever heard of an attitude adjustment? Ever needed one? Ever known someone who needed it? We can artificially adjust our attitude with drugs, entertainment like Netflix, or other distractions in life that give us a good feeling, but it’s not a true attitude adjustment. It’s temporary and of this world.
There’s a line in an old Kinks song that could have been written today, but this was over 30 years ago:
“Take off your headphones, hear what’s going on. You can’t live in a time zone, you gotta move on, but before you get there, there’s one thing you gotta do. Oh change your attitude.”
Wow, that applies to our culture more than ever.
Want a good attitude adjustment? Express thankfulness and praise to God every day. Practice gratitude daily, and I guarantee it will help change your attitude. Did you know that practicing gratitude actually increases dopamine in your brain? (You know, the stuff that makes you feel good.)
Practice gratitude every day and with others as well. When you express gratitude to others, you’re thanking God as well.
Change your attitude with gratitude. There is so much negativity going on in this world, but we need to focus on the positive things, especially in our own lives.
And the most important thing to be grateful about is the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. I thank Him every day, even for the little things. He is always with us and always listening to us.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, I am so thankful for You and the grace and mercy You give me. Help me keep an attitude of gratitude each and every day. In Christ’s name, Amen.
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