Be Thankful

Give thanks in all circumstances... 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)

I have never seen a person who is focused on their problems give thanks.  I have, however, seen many distressed, distracted and disgruntled, when they are focused on an unfortunate circumstance.  Honestly, thanksgiving doesn’t come naturally when staring into the face of anything that is unpleasant – no matter what it is.  So in order for us to accomplish this – in order for us to be thankful in ALL circumstances – we have to learn how to refocus.

To refocus means to readjust or to concentrate on something different from before.  If you have ever taken a picture before, you know the difference it makes when something that was once out-of-focus is refocused.  It’s the difference between having a beautiful memento to cherish for life and having an unrecognizable picture that has to be discarded.  To complete the metaphor, all one has to do, for that beautiful memento, is to adjust a lens, press a button, or double-tap a screen.

Today, let us adjust our attitudes, press our faith and double-tap our thoughts.  Let us experience a beautiful day!  Let us refocus our attention on whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8, KJV).  And Give thanks to God!