Gratitude. The state of being grateful which is being appreciative of benefits received. We have certainly received benefits. We take so many for granted.
Think about Hurricane Sandy and the value of the electric company to those without power in the last couple weeks. We need electricity for so many things...lights, refrigeration, heat, tv, internet, charging cell phones, etc. Yet, people complain all the time about the power bill. I've done it. I'm not saying you can't wish it were lower, but we should be grateful to get so much in exchange for so little. Think about all the benefits you receive from electricity. It's really a great trade.
There's a saying, "you don't know what you've got til it's gone." Those people on the east coast are learning that lesson.
We have to change our thinking, shift our focus. We need more gratitude in our lives, our families, our churches and our society. In fact, scripture tells us that we no longer have to wonder "what is God's will for my life?", but rather, we fulfill God's will with gratitude.
(1Th 5:18) In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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