Do you have an attitude of gratitude?

In the last installment I talked of faith and ended by saying that faith is active. Faith is expressed by an attitude that develops in the person as soon as they decide to believe that what they expect is coming their way. People with faith have an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude is another essential ingredient that one can not do without if they are to consciously manifest their breakthrough. In his book entitled The Science of Getting Rich, Wallace Wattles discussed the subject of gratitude intensively. He mentions, “And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” This is perfectly biblical also as you will find out it says, “But we know that to the ones loving God all things work together for good, to the ones being called according to [His] purpose.” – Romans 8:28 (Analytical Literal Translation). What I know is that “all” means “ALL!” Everything is working together for my good. I also know that most people interpret this scripture to mean that whether they be good things or bad things that happen in your life, God always makes them work together to produce good in our lives. I somehow like the first interpretation though, which tells me that all things (the wind, heat, stars, trees, sun, moon, and everything else!) are busy working together for my good! It makes me realize that I am at an advantage because all of nature is on my side to make sure that I manifest my breakthrough. I don’t know about you but that’s reason enough for me to be grateful to the source of all these things, God. It also says in Philippians 4:6, “Stop being anxious about anything, _but_ in every [thing] by prayer and by petition, with thanksgiving, be letting your* requests be made known to God.” And again in Colossians 4:2, “Be continuing earnestly in prayer; be staying alert in it with thanksgiving.” I do not think it is mere coincidence that the apostle Paul kept mentioning thanksgiving (gratitude) to be made a part of prayer. A grateful person thinks positive. He knows that he receives what he believes for. He has faith and he is absolutely sure that it’s just a matter of time before his breakthrough manifests. Being grateful for a breakthrough that you have not seen yet in the natural is an act of faith. Remember the scripture for this blog, Hebrew 11:1 says, “Now faith is [the] assurance [or, substance] of [things] being hoped for [or, being confidently expected], [the] confident assurance [or, proof] of things not seen.” – ALT. How do you behave when the lawyer reading your dead billionaire relative’s will says, “And to Tinei I leave the sum of ten million dollars (US to all you Zimbos)…” I would suddenly be filled with a lot of excitement and jump to celebrate this new fortune with joy, gratitude and all kinds of positive vibrations because I have faith in what this lawyer has just spoken. Remember at this point I have not seen the money, nor have I touched it. Now God advises us to have the same positive vibrations such as joy and gratitude as evidence of our faith.

Affirmation: All things are working together for my good. I am grateful for all these things that have produced my breakthrough. I count my blessings and I am filled with gratitude.