Summary: A couple of weeks ago I took a personality-type test at Multnomah Bible School where I’m taking a few classes. This questionnaire was part of an assignment related to a spiritual health check. When I received the results, I was shocked to see that it categorized me as someone who struggles with gratitude. Me? Really?! I feel like I’m very grateful! But then, I swallowed my pride and got to thinking… there are many ways in which I’m critical and negative. I make snide remarks. I’m quick to think negative thoughts before positive. There were a number of things this assignment suggested that I do. One of them was to journal for a month and start each day with one thing that I’m grateful for. To daily stop and recognize what God has done has changed my outlook. The Bible tells us to give thanks to God and count our blessings. Actually doing it sure makes a difference! My friend, anybody can be critical. Our human inclination is to draw attention to what is wrong. But, to express gratitude is from the Lord. A grateful person stands out. As a first step in reaching our world, let’s think of one thing we’re grateful for each and every morning.
