March 2, 2016

The basic choice in life is to either lament what we don't have or celebrate what we do have. Celebrating what we have is prescribed in these words: 

"Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle." (Psalm 103.1-5)

The so-called "attitude of gratitude" is beneficial in this life, as well as the age to come. The grateful ones are promised youthful renewal "like the eagle" - a promise to be fulfilled in the coming kingdom. 

The Psalmist specifically lists godly benefits: forgiveness, healing, salvation, love and favor. The more specific the focus on benefits, the greater the gratitude. 

So, the prescription for a fulfilling life of gratitude and genuine praise to our Father, Yahweh, is specific focus on His benefits to us. Making even a short list of ten benefits from your Father will make all the difference in your outlook today.

May we bless Him through specific and heartfelt gratitude.

Steve

©Steve Taylor, 2016
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