Gratitude
If you have read our Foundation devotional, you are more than likely familiar with the word gratitude because we spent an entire day talking about a grateful mindset! In case you haven’t read it, I’ll give you a sneak peek. Google defines gratitude as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
What I love most about this definition are the words, “return kindness”. I will be the first to admit it, when I think of gratitude, returning kindness is the last thing that pops into my head! Selfishly, I think of the people, things, and opportunities God has put in my life! Not the readiness to return kindness.
But imagine what would happen if it were the first thing that came to mind.
Imagine the hearts it would touch.
The fruit it would produce.
Imagine the relationships it would strengthen.
And the love it would give.
Imagine what would happen if we lived every day with a heart eager to return kindness. Imagine what would happen if we lived every day with a heart like Jesus.
The next time you hear the word gratitude, stop, and return kindness. Yes, it is important to have a thankful heart, but don’t forget to spread the love and kindness of Jesus along the way.