We are commanded to be grateful
Ephesians 5:20I Thessalonians 5:16-18Matthew 7:21David – I Chronicles 16:7-11Psalm 136 – The writer of this psalm constantly stops to be thankful.Daniel – Daniel 6:10We should be thankful to God whether things are good or bad.How to overcome ingratitude
Prayer can often help us get our attitude right.Don’t take your blessings for granted.Psalms 103:1-5Luke 17:11-19 – Only one of the ten lepers who were cured return to thank Jesus.“Blessed are those who give without remembering and those who can receive without forgetting.” – Elizabeth Asquith BibescoDon’t focus on your problems and troublesThe key is contentment.I Timothy 6:8Hebrews 13:5Philippians 4:10-13 – Paul was in prison when he wrote this! He had learned to be content in all circumstances.Fanny CrosbyShe was content and even thankful for her blindness!Count your blessingsStop complainingRemember where your blessings come from.I Corinthians 15:10 – Paul knew.Luke 12:16-21 – The rich farmer didn’t.