Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into
enough, and more.
It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order,
confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a
home, a stranger into a friend.
Gratitude makes sense of our past,
brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.
- Melody Beattie
And to that I would add, gratitude gives a bad attitude perspective, it turns complaints to praise,
it revives that which was dead and it turns mourning to dancing.
Gratitude precedes miracles.
Thank you, Lord,
for the ways You're humbling me,
for reminding me of my utter dependence on You,
for opportunities to trust in You,
for the way community mirrors Your kingdom,
and for still having more grace.
Instead of crying "Hosanna!" this morning,
help me to pray "to You be the glory."
Because You are oh so worthy.
