Gratitude

Gratitude

How full am I with gratitude,
Full, half full, a little bit, or none?
My God commands me to be filled up with gratitude, filled up with praise.

Is that possible God? Every day?
What about the days of frustration, the days of pain, the days of wounds?

My child, my grace covers you in those painful days as well as the pleasant happy days.
I am the One who fills.
It is there for you, you just need to reach in and participate.

I can allow you to see a gift even if it is wrapped in a drab package.
I can allow you to see a treasure even though it is hidden beneath a hard shell, or needs to be dug up.

When you are grateful in the midst of the storm and the pain, you partake in my nature.
My daughter, I always see the treasure in you when you don't and in other people when you can't.
Ask, and I will reveal these secrets to you, enabling you to truely be able to rejoice in all things.

I have given you this command for your good.
Obeying will cause you to prosper and to be victorious.
Gratefulness in your heart will lighten the load,
                                             bring a song,
                                             produce a smile,
                                             and will always keep you looking up to Me - hoping and trusting.


Colossians 3:15 And be filled up with gratitude.
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