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“Oh, Thank you!”

Posted On Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Under: Building Self-Confidence, Overcoming Disappointment, Principles of Wealth, The Power of a Positive Outlook

The three-year-old’s eyes sparkled and his voice was exuberant as he accepted the new little toy his aunt had brought for him.

He was so thrilled to receive, and even though it was a tiny trinket, his heartfelt gratitude was obvious. I wondered, what does it take for me to feel that depth of gratitude?

Especially in times of difficulty, how can we find something to be grateful for?

I’ve been studying the works of Leslie Householder lately. Her two books, The Jackrabbit Factor and Hidden Treasures are full of concepts and truths I’ve been searching for and I am now trying hard to understand and put into practice. One principle she teaches is that our very best position, when we are seeking more abundance in our lives, is one of gratitude. She suggests that we need to feel and express gratitude for how things are right now before we can expect more good to flow into our lives.

Thanks to Leslie, this Thanksgiving I have been able to really feel gratitude for some very challenging situations, knowing that truly, it could be so much worse. I can be thankful that it isn’t worse, and I can be grateful for the lessons I am learning, even though they may be painful ones. Truly, there is something good we can learn from every difficult situation.

As I look at my situation with new eyes, I remember the admonition in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “In every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” I have determined to do so, and so, today, I say, for everything in my life, even, and especially, the challenges:

“Oh, thank you!”

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