Daily Thought for Wednesday, November 23rd

November 23, 2011

Having Gratitude In Abundance

Today’s Thought:

“Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.” – Jacques Maritain

Today’s Quote:

“Gratitude is the heart’s memory.” – A French Proverb

Today’s Question:

Would you agree with this statement: “I would rather be able to appreciate things I can not have than to have things I am not able to appreciate?” – Elbert Hubbard

Today’s Bible Verses:          Psalms 100:4, Philippians 4:6 & 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Today’s Spiritual Thought:

“A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues.” – Cicero

Back in the day, when manners were taught before you could walk: it was customary for children to always say please and thank you.   It seems somewhere along the way this tradition has diminished greatly.

I’ve heard so many parents state that their children don’t seem to appreciate what they have or what is done for them: and at these times I wonder if God must feel the same way about His children.

How often do we stop and say thank you to Him?

Many a fine church folk have abandoned the blessing at mealtime and if they don’t give thanks then I wonder how frequently do they give thanks at other times.

When you consider what we deserve in relationship to what God actually gives us: we should be in a perpetual state of thankfulness.

Do you remember the last thing you actually said thank you to God for?

And since that time how many other blessings has He bestowed on you?

We look to God for an abundance of mercy; an abundance of grace; an abundance of forgiveness and we are always looking for an abundance of blessings.  But are we equally abundant with our expressions of appreciation, gratitude and thanksgiving?

Today’s Prayer:

Father may I have a perpetual attitude of gratitude and never fail to say thanks for all that you are and do.

“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.”

- Aesop