Col 2:6–7: “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted & now being built up in Him & established in your faith, just as you were instructed, & overflowing with gratitude.”
James 1:2–3: “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”
Are you grateful & joyful?
We all have certainly fallen short innumerable times! Yet, gratitude towards the Lord yields joy. When missing loved ones, remember that grief is proportional to value. Therefore praise God that He placed such amazing people in your life.
The grateful & joyful attract fellow champions. Begin each day praising God for what is RIGHT in your life & the world. Engage w/others about all the RIGHT that you observe; including the amazing people you know. Champions love praising others!
Begin each day pondering the amazing attributes of God, Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and Your:
- Church
- Parents and Grandparents
- Spouse
- Children/Grandchildren
- Nieces and Nephews
- Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
- Nation
- Friends
- Business
- Employees
- Board of Directors
- Peers
- Job
- Boss
- Coworkers
- Congregation of your church
- Owners and Employees of your frequently visited venues
- Any and All others who come to mind
Who will you praise & encourage everyday?
