Recently I heard someone say, “If I focus on my needs, I become needy. But if I focus on my blessings, I become blessed.” He was talking about our mindsets. When I’m in a self-pity mode, all thoughts turn negative and inward. But when I’m aware of God’s goodness around me, my mindset is one of gratefulness and joy.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer penned this quote while he was imprisoned. In his darkest moments he learned the secret to an abundant life is in expressing gratitude. While I can’t imagine the darkness of being in a physical prison, I have experienced the darkness of the soul. Hopelessness. Depression. Loneliness. But God in the midst of my lowest moments surrounded me with His love and peace. He taught me that even in the shadow seasons there is always a reason to give thanks.
Lord, I pray my eyes would remain wide open to see Your goodness around me. Tune my heart to sing Your praise. Amen. ❤️
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