Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
Awarriorprincess posted about the fact that the word attitude is contained within the word gratitude. I have also had this thought for some time now and below is an article that we published in my church’s spring magazine this year based on the same the theme of developing an attitude of gratitude for what the Lord does for us. The words are derived from a UCB devotion. The graphic is my is my attempt to relate the theme visually to Jesus death on the cross for us all.
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm goes off, thank you Lord that I can hear; there are many who are deaf.
Even though I close my eyes as long as possible against the morning light, thank you Lord that I can see; there are many who are blind.
Even though I put off the effort to rise, thank you Lord that I have the strength to get up; there are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned and tempers are short, thank you Lord for my family; there are many who are all alone.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in the magazines and the menu at times is unbalanced, thank you Lord for the food we have; there are many who are hungry.
Even though my job is sometimes monotonous, thank you Lord for the opportunity to work; there are many who are unemployed.
Even though I complain from time to time and wish my circumstances were different, thank you Lord for the gift of life; there are people who are dying who would gladly change places with me.
Even though I make mistakes, stumble and fall, thank you Lord for the grace to get up again; there are many who did not make it.
Thank you Lord for these blessings and 101 others that I take for granted. Amen.
from ‘The Word for Today’,
the daily devotional of
United Christian Broadcasting.
