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7 Ways to Be a More Thankful Person

By November 23, 2011November 28th, 2019Encouragement

Are you truly thankful?

I find at times I am, and at other times, I’m like the rest of God’s children. I can be a grumbler.

What would it take to learn the secret of contentment…to be thankful all the time?

Here are 7 ways to be more thankful:

Consider what you could NOT have that you have now – Don’t forget your toothbrush, your socks, and clean drinking water!

Don’t compare yourself to those who have more than you have – Compare yourself to those who have less than you have. That gives you a proper perspective. (Need help? Go to The Global Rich List and enter your income.)

Count your blessings, name them one by one – Make a list of things you are thankful for – your family, your friends, your health, your church, your shelter, your clothes, keep it going as long as you can. Then keep it where you can find it easily. (You’ll need it again.)

Review God’s promises – They are many and they are good!

Get an eternal perspective – Step back from the current and think of your life in view of eternity. If you’re a follower of Christ, it looks pretty good, huh?

Practice giving – It’s amazing what joy comes from being sacrificial.

Think small – Look for a smile, a lady bug, a gentle breeze, the beating of your heart. (Little things count for big if you look for them.)

I know these will work – now we just need to practice them.

Bonus Points: Comment and tell me 5 things you are thankful for today.

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I'm thankful for my wife, family, friends, church and job. Thanks be to God for all good gifts.
1 reply · active 694 weeks ago
Great list! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Lori Graham · 694 weeks ago

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Ron. Thanks for a great blog which always causes me to think deeper.
1 reply · active 694 weeks ago
Thank you Lori. Love your family. Happy Thanksgiving!
-- For my dad and mom
-- For my sister and brother
-- For my 'genuine' friends
-- For some of my 'authentic' peers
-- For pursuing my hobbies ( like blogging, reading & following blog like yours, running)
-- For going places
1 reply · active 694 weeks ago
The trees
People who make your heart smile
Kindness
Friends
Family
1 reply · active 694 weeks ago
Great list! Love trees too!
I love your list. Thanks for sharing it and reminding all of us that we really should take time to remember what God is doing and what He has done for us!
1 reply · active 694 weeks ago
Thank you. And Happy Thanksgiving!
I am thankful for ...
God who loves me more than I will ever be able to fully grasp.
A day of fun and rest before Thanksgiving.
Our home that will be filled with friends and family tomorrow.
The smell of our first pot of chili this winter cooking as I type this.
The house filled with laughter from my children.

Happy Thanksgiving!
1 reply · active 694 weeks ago
Great list! My wife's favorite is chili!
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Dave Shannon · 694 weeks ago

For a Godly wife and daughter, for Jesus and his saving grace, for Gods provision, for godly father and mother who raised me.
1 reply · active 694 weeks ago
What a great list!
My list can be found here: http://anneroyster.blogspot.com/2011/11/list-for-.... I put a decent amount of thought and detail into it, so I can't really type it all here.
1 reply · active 694 weeks ago
Love it. Thanks for sharing.
These are great! Thankful for you Ron!
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