“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God” Philippians 1:3 (NLT).
Relationships are a big part of life. That simple truth is the foundation of good relationships.
Whether it’s with your colleagues, friends, coworkers, or your family, an attitude of gratitude is the beginning of healthy relationships.
You will be far happier and enjoy your relationships more if you develop the habit of being grateful for the people in your life.
When you think of the people in your life, is your first feeling gratitude? Or are you more likely to ask questions like, What do they want from me? What are their problems?
Your first thought may not be gratitude. But Paul’s first thought for his friends was one of gratitude, and it is the model we should follow if we want our relationships to last.
Here’s the problem: The longer you know someone, the more likely you are to take that person for granted.
With the passage of time, it becomes easier to focus on that person’s faults and on the bad times instead of the happy times.
That’s why it takes effort on our part to choose to have an attitude of gratitude for the people in our lives.
We will experience God’s love when we develop the habit of giving thanks to God when we think of others.
Father, help me to develop an habit of gratitude and love when I think of people in my life IJN.
Shalom.