“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100: 4 NIV Research studies show that living a life of gratitude benefits the mind & body. It is said to improve mood and anxiety levels; improve sleep and also bolsters problem-solving abilities. In 2017, I started living an intentionally thankful life. I obtained an empty glass jar and every week I would write down things I was thankful for, in that particular week, and place the note in the jar. Then, on New Year’s Eve, I read all my gratitude notes. I felt so overwhelmed by how God had blessed me that year. In ways I had completely forgotten about!!! Maintaining an attitude of gratitude constitutes as a way in which we honor God. Just as we sometimes take vitamin supplements to give our bodies an extra boost, so too, we should praise God to boost our spiritual health. It’s so easy to feel grateful during the good times, but more often than not, a heart filled with gratitude is what will get us through the difficult times. Cognitive Neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf, suggests that thanksgiving, praise and worship decrease negative thoughts in the brain. Such a profound suggestion! Faith Step: Consider writing down a few things you are thankful for, regularly. Then praise God for them. Paste them on your refrigerator; bathroom mirror or in your car (anywhere you can see them) as a reminder of God’s continued faithfulness.
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