The Key To A Better Life: Gratitude & Thanksgiving

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Topic: The key to a better life: Gratitude & Thanksgiving

2 Thoughts:

1. Gratitude is a powerful force that transforms our lives. When we recognize and start to appreciate the blessings God has given us, it opens the door to living a bigger, better life. Start by reflecting on all that He's done and see how it transforms your thoughts and attitudes right away.  It's hard to have a bad day when your heart and mind is full of gratitude and thanksgiving!

2.   Thanksgiving isn't just a holiday for Christian men; more importantly, it's a way of life. But that's only true if you practice and cultivate a heart of thanksgiving. It doesn't just "happen".  It must be worked on and practiced each and every day.  If you will, the rewards will prove to be worth the effort!

2 Quotes:

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

- 1 Thessalonians 5:18

"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings."

- William Arthur Ward

2 Actions: 

1. Listen to Thanksgiving:

Most Christian men do very little listening to Christian music.  If that's true for you (or even if it's not!) - make a habit of listening to worship music that makes you happy and focuses on all that God has done.  Listening to praise leads to more of it in your heart and leads to a bigger, better life!

2. Express your Gratitude:

Unexpressed gratitude feels like ingratitude to those who deserve it from you.  Think about it:  if you only think about how grateful you are to God, your brothers, your wife, kids, etc - but you never express it - what good does that do?!  When you feel gratitude this week, share it with the one who you're thinking of.  This will make their day - and yours - so much better!

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Honor. Discipline. Strength. Joy

Nate

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