You get More when you are Thankful

“In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” 1 John 1:4-5.

An attitude lacking thankfulness leads to emptiness. In the garden Eve turned her attention away from all the blessings she already had to focus on what she did not have. Her negative thoughts and focus darkened her mind which led to temptation. “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.” Genesis 3:6-7.

Eve was no longer thankful and satisfied. She reasoned with the lie of the evil one. She thought she needed more and she was deceived. Therefore, thankfulness is much more than being grateful. Thankfulness protects hearts and minds from evil and darkness. When we are grateful, we are equipping ourselves with a weapon of “Light” to fight spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is resisting, overcoming and defeating the enemy's lies including deception, temptations and accusations. 

An attitude lacking gratefulness will deceive the heart and mind to draw you away from the Light. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4. The shadows of darkness are weapons formed against us. They will not harm us if we believe and follow the Light. “In Him was life, and that life was the light of men” John 1:4.

Thankfulness requires discipline. Anything worth having requires effort. Disciplines produce an outcome. Thankfulness that builds character strength is a principal like cause and effect or what you sow you reap. Discipline is both a process and a result. We go through the process of discipline to achieve the goal, then discipline is produced. When you “work” at a discipline, you “become” more disciplined. When we refuse to follow God’s ways as Eve did, God disciplines us because He loves us.  “A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.” Proverbs 15:5.

The condition of the heart is reflected outwardly. ”Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23. A thankful heart leads to satisfaction. Satisfaction is contentment. When you are content, you don’t look for more; you are satisfied. Satisfied people are joyful people, and joy is health and strength. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Psalm 28:7.