As you celebrate Thanksgiving this week, take a moment as a family to literally count your blessings. Naming God’s gifts—big or small—can shift the whole atmosphere of a home.
I love this line from G.K. Chesterton: “The test of all happiness is gratitude.” When we intentionally practice gratitude, we train our hearts to see God’s kindness everywhere. And that can contribute to persistent feelings of happiness.
And remember we aren’t thanking our lucky stars, or the cosmos, or fate. We are thanking a personal and powerful God who loves us dearly and gives us everything we need for life and godliness.
I pray your family has a happy week giving thanks!
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17).