Day 6 – Thank Him

How can we focus more on Christ?

We’ve read about the studies done by researchers and universities about thankfulness. A person with a thankful heart will sleep better at night, tends to live life in a better mood, and is healthier and has less inflammation in their bodies. The quality of life is just better for someone with a thankful heart.

That makes perfect sense since the Bible teaches us about having a thankful heart.

Psalm 100:4-5

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

How can we grow a thankful heart?

*Keep a gratitude journal, write every day, and reflect on the things written. Count those blessings, no matter how small.

*Thank God all the time. Let’s start saying “Thank you, Jesus” randomly throughout the day. Even when things get bad. Just say the words, “Thank you, Jesus.”

*Just ask God for a thankful heart. It’s that simple.

Ezekiel 36:26

And I will give you a new heart,

and I will put a new spirit in you.

I will take out your stony, stubborn heart

and give you a tender, responsive heart.

Thank you, Jesus!