Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.

1 Timothy 6:6 (NLT)

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Experiment in Gratitude

As I am reading through the 6th chapter I come upon a sub section where Linda Dillow suggests that the reader conduct an experiment. It really struck me so I'm going to do it.

Her challenge is for 1 week make a conscious effort to be thankful; really work on practicing Philippians 4:8 and ask God to develop in me an attitude of gratitude. Then keep a notebook (which I'll do here) and write down what happens during the week. During this week determine not to ask for anything, not to gripe, grumble or complain about what I wish I had. During this week share with the people in my home why I'm thankful for them as well as others in my life.

Dillow ends the section with a good point:

"Remember, if you're upset by what you don't have, you waste what you do have."

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