“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit.”  – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Gratitude is a choice.

It is a mindset and a mentality that is fueled by our perspective. Gratitude is an attitude of the heart. We have a saying in our family that goes like this: “You choose your attitude.” You can’t control many things in life, but you can control your attitude!

Are you living with a mindset of gratitude? Are you rejoicing in all things? Did you know it is God’s will that you learn what it means to give thanks in all things and live with a heart of gratitude? So, how do you know if you are living in gratitude?

Do you see the power of God at work in the trials of life, or do you only see the challenges and trials?

Are you thankful for the blessings in your life, or are you bitter about the things that you don’t have?

Are you living a generous life, or are you trying to hold on to all you have?

Are you more focused on what you have to do than what Jesus has already done for you?