There is little doubt that having an "attitude of gratitude" will
drastically change our lives! One of the guests on a recent "Dr. Oz"
show even talked about the physical things that happen in our body when
we daily give gratitude. He was just one more added to the list of
researchers who are now proclaiming the importance of this kind of
attitude. He suggested writing in a gratitude journal at the end of
everyday - for big things and little. Since I am not particularly
self-disciplined in many areas, I am pleased to say that this is the one
thing that I am diligent about doing everyday; I truly believe that it
has changed me!
It's pretty amazing to read on the Mayo Clinic web site about the physical effects of gratitude. Isn't it
ironic that the Bible says the same thing - over and over - but our
modern world is just now recognizing how being thankful can affect us? One of the Mayo researchers made this comment: "Gratitude shifts our focus from what our life lacks to the abundance that's already present."
A beautiful hymn to listen to in today's worship time is "Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart." I pray that it will speak to you as it has to me about what God has done for us!
Do you have an "attitude of gratitude?" Do you have a story to share about how it has changed you?
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