https://odb.org/2024/02/04/rewired-by-gratitude
I recall being taught in a non-Christian seminar on the importance of having gratitude towards the creator, the Almighty God. It is one of those things that could release some hormones in our bodies to make us happy and contented and satisfied.
That is why, as advocated by today’s ODB writer, we as believers may be rewired by having a genuine gratitude towards the LORD. Psalm 103 encapsulates this very well. The Psalmist blesses the LORD, his soul, and all that is within him. To not forget His blessings, who forgives us our sins and iniquities and who heals our diseases. He redeems our lives from destruction and crowns us with loving kindness and tender mercies. He satisfies our mouths with good things that our youth may be renewed like an eagle. When I lead worship in church, I always like to start with the song, O Bless the Lord. Or start by proclaiming our great and awesome God, His goodness, and mercy.
When we face crossroads and crises in life, besides praying and committing the way forward to God, it is good to remember and appreciate His goodness and blessings upon our lives. Sure, there are others who live better than us. But there are numerous ones who are worse off. Wherever we are with life, remember that it was He who brought us to where we are today.
From a family who lived month to month and who only briefly owned a property, I now have savings and assets that hopefully will help me through my retirement one day, while still serving Him and helping others with their needs. God has been good, and He is good all the time, yesterday, today, and tomorrow!
He brings changes to families not only in terms of our spiritual life and eternal destination, but also in our present lives that if we had lived in poverty in the past, we would be living in abundance in our generations to come. But only if we heed and follow His commandments the same way He prospered, blessed, and protected the Israelites from the time of Abraham and Moses.
Having gratitude and thankfulness to God avoids us from falling into depression from the things we are going through. Maybe we had lost some of our dreams and aspirations or even someone we loved.
Let’s start this morning by thanking God for who He is and who He is to us as individuals and His beloved children. Have a great time worshipping God today in church! May His glory come down and be upon us as we meet Him face to face in the spirit in worship.
Ronnie's Thoughts 