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aho border.Continuing excerpts from the book "Radical Gratitude.
"Two types of gratitude:
secondary is thankfulness for blessings received.
Primary called by Jonathan Edwards “gracious gratitude” gives thanks for who God is. It can grow in the midst of pain and distress. This is the person who overflows with joy, worship and mission.
God can refresh His people through the gracious gift of radical gratitude.
Developing the meditative habit of constantly whispering thanks to Him – no matter the situation – is in fact a mustrd seed of life-changing power.
Research indcates thankfulness leads to many health benefits including less depression and stress.
Truly grateful people can’t be stopped. They bubble and overflow, refreshing others. Their habitual gratitude serves as a springboard to give a reason for the bouyant hope bouncing within them. They attract those who are stuck in the cares of this world, and woo them to the eternal Good.
A posture of purposeful, perpetual thanks to God is absolutely central to Christian character. It gives glory to Him. It is the key defense against Satan’s temptations to despair, distrust, dysfunction. It protects us from sin and self.
Ungratefulness can become a heart-hardening habit.
God can refresh His people through the gracious gift of radical gratitude.
Developing the meditative habit of constantly whispering thanks to Him – no matter the situation – is in fact a mustrd seed of life-changing power.
Research indcates thankfulness leads to many health benefits including less depression and stress.
Truly grateful people can’t be stopped. They bubble and overflow, refreshing others. Their habitual gratitude serves as a springboard to give a reason for the bouyant hope bouncing within them. They attract those who are stuck in the cares of this world, and woo them to the eternal Good.
A posture of purposeful, perpetual thanks to God is absolutely central to Christian character. It gives glory to Him. It is the key defense against Satan’s temptations to despair, distrust, dysfunction. It protects us from sin and self.
Ungratefulness can become a heart-hardening habit.
First comes complaining,
then anger and bitterness,
then feeling victimized or entitled to things that we’re just not getting. Covetousness.
That mindset stealtfily lifts the latch and eases open the dark gate to all kinds of sin and destruction.
More tomorrow from Radical Gratitude
1 comment:
Wow. You've got my attention with this series. I've been in the spin cycle for months, knowing I'm being a bad representative for Christ. I've been mulling over that dream I had. I'll send an e-mail.
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