Emotional Health - GRATITUDE

BIBLE PRINCIPLE: "Show yourselves thankful." - COLOSSIANS 315. 


WHAT IT MEANS:  It has been said that only a grateful person can be happy. Even those who have gone through tremendous loss can attest to this.  They point out that they key to their emotional survival has been to focus on-not what they loss-but what they have to be grateful for.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:   Each day, make a list of the things you are grateful for.  These do not have to be major things.  Reflect on even the small things.  Such as a beautiful sunrise, a pleasant conversation with a loved one, or simply having another day of life.  These positive things can do much to boast your emotional health-if take the time to notice and appreciate them. 

It can be especially beneficial to think about why you are grateful for your family and friends.  When you have identified what you appreciate about other people, tell them about it, either in person or with a letter, an e-mail,  or  a text message.  This will likely strengthen your friendships and enable you to experience the happiness that comes from giving. - ACTS 20:35. 

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