November is the month of gratitude. So, what are you thankful for today?
Hi, I’m Shawn from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with today’s Minute Message.
A few years ago, author Chris Winfield noticed something. Instead of being filled with gratitude, he was in a constant state of “poor me.” To get out of his funk, Chris started writing down three things he was grateful for each day.
What started as a simple challenge ended up changing his life. After three years, and over one thousand Gratitude Lists, Chris reflected on his journey. At first it was hard to find anything, but over time, he realized that no matter what his circumstances were, there was always something to be grateful for.
- His daughter’s smile.
- The kindness of a stranger.
His conclusion: Gratitude grows the more you use it.
The Bible tells us to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and to be thankful (Col. 3:15). Long before Chris’s experiment, God knew the best cure for unhappiness is gratitude.
So, what are you thankful for today? This month, find a way to practice gratitude and watch it grow in your life.