Gratitude

Thanks to Asbo Jesus for the cartoon as it illustrated my point exactly!

The foundation of gratitude is joy! If you are aware of the good things in your life and take the time to name them to yourself, the gray clouds of doubt and despair cannot hang around for long. While I know this might sound insolent to those with deep seated depression, for the majority of us, taking time to count your blessings naturally progresses to being thankful.

Unfortunately, in our human nature, most times it is too easy to overlook the good and concentrate on the negative. It's all wrapped up in the wanting...we're too busy desiring what we don't or can't have to remain joyful...think back to Adam and Eve, they had everything a human could desire up to and including face time with God and yet, they wanted something more...to be equal to God.

So once again it boils down to trusting God. Knowing deep in the marrow of your bones that He loves and provides for His own. Perhaps not in the way we envision, but in the way that is best for us. If we can get past our own nature and hold fast to this truth, gratitude and joy follow close behind. And if by chance you forget...read 1 Corinthians 13: 4