A thankful heart is a faithful heart
Discover how cultivating a thankful heart strengthens your faith. Explore the connection between gratitude and a deeper spiritual life!
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A thankful heart is a faithful heart
“I will fulfill my vows to you, O God, and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.” — Psalm 56:12 (GW)
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In the day-to-day of my everyday life, I realize the importance of having a thankful heart. It is through gratitude that I can truly appreciate the blessings bestowed upon me. These blessings I respond to in faith by being faithful to them. I am faithful to my family, my work, my church, and ultimately, my God.
I honour my father and mother so that it may be well with me and so I may live long on the earth. A friend loves at all times, and a sibling is born to help in time of need. I give thanks for them and am faithful to them. I honour my spouse and love them. Being patient and kind, not jealous or boastful or proud or rude, is a choice I make to love and honour them. I do not demand my own way and do my best to not be irritable. And I keep no record of being wronged and rejoice whenever the truth wins out. I never give up and I never lose faith and I am always hopeful, and endure — God helping me — through every circumstance. I am faithful to those God has entrusted to me and blessed me with.
I am faithful to receive a living through the gifts, talents and abilities God has blessed me with. Gratitude for these gifts opens the door to use them with excellence. Whatever I do, I work with my whole heart as unto the Lord. I am not slothful in zeal, but fervent in spirit, working hard, so I will not be a burden to anyone. I make it my ambition to lead a quiet life and work with my hands. The favour of the Lord my God is upon me and He establishes the work of my hands.
I don’t give up meeting together, but I consider how to stir up others and be stirred up by others towards love and good works. Where two or three have gathered together in His name, He is there. I am faithful to encourage and build others up, and don’t neglect to ask for prayer and help from them. How good and pleasant it is for people to gather in harmony! I am faithful for as long as it depends on me, to be at peace with everyone.
I know Jesus said, “If you want to be my disciple, you must, by comparison, hate everyone else — your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters — yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple.” I need to love Him more than my earliest love, my nearest love, and my dearest love. As I am faithful to God, I am faithful to them. As I am faithful to them, I am faithful to God.
A thankful heart is a faithful heart. Gratitude transforms my perspective and deepens my relationships with God and with others. By being faithful to my family, work, church, and — most importantly — to God, I can cultivate a heart filled with gratitude.
Today, I find strength, joy, and purpose in every step of my journey and remember a thankful heart is a faithful heart.
Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:
- How can I cultivate a heart filled with gratitude in my day-to-day life, allowing it to deepen my relationships with God and others?
- In what ways am I being faithful to the blessings bestowed upon me, such as my family, work, church, and ultimately, God?
- How can I ensure that building a relationship with You remains my primary focus?
Next Steps
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Don’t Forget to Give Thanks with Your Whole Heart
The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge
Every day for 70 days …
Choose to give thanks — Decision
Feel grateful for what you give thanks for — Emotions
Show appreciation for what you feel gratitude for — Action
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