Gratuity Meter
Monday, June 19
Gratuity Meter
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2
Developing an attitude of gratitude is undeniably one of the most crucial aspects of personal growth. Embracing gratitude brings about an uplifting of mood and fosters humility within our spirits. Being grateful also allows us to look beyond ourselves and to others. It’s important to acknowledge that anything good we possess has originated from a higher power—God. It’s not a mere stroke of luck, ingenuity, hard work, wit, or wisdom that has brought us these blessings. Thus, it is fitting to express our gratitude to God for them. We’ve come to understand that saying “thank you” is not simply a matter of uttering words but rather an action that emanates from the depths of our hearts.
In 2 Timothy, Paul wasn’t residing in a luxurious palace, being treated as royalty as he penned his epistles. On the contrary, he found himself imprisoned, awaiting his impending death sentence. Despite facing trials, Paul continued to send words of encouragement to his student, Timothy. Paul’s unwavering commitment to the Master’s work allowed him to offer words of hope even during his darkest moments. He comprehended that the Gospel transcended his personal circumstances; it held a significance far greater than himself. Frequently, God calls upon us to do the same: to share a message of hope even when our own situations may appear bleak and hopeless.
Like Paul, when we look at our situation and see God, when we begin to see our circumstances through the lens of gratitude instead of a bitterness, selfishness, self-pity, or negative mindset we are internally satisfied. An attitude of gratitude can change those things and literally transform your life.
Prayer for today: Heavenly Father thank You for Your patience with me. Thank You for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have provided me with more than I could ever have imagined. Blessings not just in the form of financial gains, You have surrounded me with people who always look out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and actions. For this I am grateful. Amen