Why Choose Gratitude

"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He IS GOOD! For His loving kindness is everlasting." Psalms 107:1

Day 3
1. I am thankful that God saved me and that He saved me at a young age.
2. I am thankful for the small extra bonus Brian received on today's pay check. It is going to provide a short get away as a family before baby #2 comes.
3. I am thankful for our church nursery. Emma just lives going there to play and the workers always have such kind things to report on Emma.
4. I am thankful for no-bake cookies, seriously, and that they made a man in our small group very happy that I made them.
5. I am thankful my Totsy package came early today, and that I got so many great items for a great price!

"If you can't be thankful for what you receive , be thankful for what you escape. The person who chooses to make gratitude his/her mindset can view anything-anything through the eyes of thankfulness."

Why choose Gratitude?
Gratitude unleashes the freedom to live content in the moment, rather then being anxious about the future or regretting the past.

8 reasons to choose gratitude:
1. It is a matter of obedience
2. It draws us closer to God
3. It is a sure path to peace
4. It is a gauge of the heart
5. It is the will of God
"Give thanks in all things, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thes 5:18
6. It is evidence of being filled with the Spirit.
"We can not whine and complain, and be filled with the Spirit at the same time"
7. It reflects Jesus' heart
8. I t gets us ready for Heaven

"Some choose gratitude-most do not! Either the implications of that choice are further reaching than we could possibly imagine."