Quotes about Thankfulness

What do you have that God hasn't given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift? (1 Cor. 4:7 NLT)

gratitude keeps us focused on the present. The Bible's most

As soon as you can, pay your debts. As long as you can, give the benefit of the doubt. As much as you can, give thanks. He's already given us more than we deserve.

Gratitude is a mindful awareness of the benefits of life. It is the greatest of virtues.

isn't it true? What you don't have is much less than what you do. from A Love Worth Giving

Don't be too quick in your assessment of God's gifts to you. Thank him. Moment by moment. Day by day.

Begin by thanking God for thumps. Every thump is a reminder that God is molding you (Hebrews 12:5—8). 2. Learn from each thump. Look upon each inconvenience as an opportunity to develop patience and persistence. 3. Be aware of "thump-slump" times. Know your pressure periods. Bolster yourself with extra prayer, and don't give up. Remember, no thump is disastrous. All thumps work for good if we are loving and obeying God.

Thankful people focus less on the pillows they lack and more on the privileges they have.

Be present in all things and thankful for all things.

We can be grateful for each opportunity to generously give.

John 1:16: "From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.

When we act as if we don't notice God's blessings, it's not humility. It's ingratitude.