【双语灵修】感恩GRATITUDE

帖撒罗尼迦前书 5:18 3月24日

凡事谢恩，因为这是神在基督耶稣里向你们所定的旨意。

感恩

“凡事谢恩，因为这是神在基督耶稣里向你们所定的旨意。” -帖前 5:18

我记得有段时间，我的工作压力很大，人际关系也很紧张，我感到不堪重负。在那段时间，一位导师建议我开始写感恩日记。起初，这看来像是一个微不足道的练习，但我还是决定一试。每天，我都会写下三件感恩的事。慢慢地，但确实地，我的看法开始转变了。我开始看到神在日常生活中的作为，哪怕是在一些小事上，而且当我只关注生活中的祝福时，我的心也变得轻松了许多。

感恩有着强大的力量，它能改变我们对生活的看法。它帮助我们从关注自己所没有的，转向关注自己所拥有的，打开了我们的眼睛，让我们看到神赐予我们的无数祝福。《圣经》提示我们“凡事谢恩”，认识到感恩可以使我们的心与神的旨意相契合。

带着感恩的心承认神的主权和良善，即便身处艰难时刻也是如此，这有助于我们信赖神的计划并持续盼望。感恩还能养成知足之心，减少嫉妒和不满的情绪。它营造出积极的氛围，改善我们的人际关系，以及整体的幸福感。

今天，让我们培养一颗感恩的心，认识到所有的美善都来自神。当我们操练感恩时，愿我们也能激励别人，看到神在他们生命中的美善。

祷告

天父，感谢祢赐予我们数不清的祝福。今天，愿我们的感恩能荣耀祢，也能激励别人。奉耶稣的名，阿们。

GRATITUDE

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

I remember a time when my job was stressful, my relationships were strained, and I felt overwhelmed. During that time, a mentor advised me to start a gratitude journal. At first, it seemed like a trivial exercise, but I decided to give it a try. Each day, I wrote down three things I was thankful for. And slowly but surely, my perspective began to shift. I started to see God’s hand at work in everyday situations, even in little things, and my heart grew lighter as I focused on the blessings in my life.

Gratitude can work powerfully to transform our outlook on life. It helps us shift from focusing on what we don’t have to what we do have, opening our eyes to the countless blessings God has given us. The Bible prompts us to “give thanks in all circumstances,” recognizing that gratitude aligns our hearts with God’s will.

With gratitude, we acknowledge God’s sovereignty and goodness, even in difficult times. It helps us to trust in his plans and remain hopeful. Gratitude also develops contentment, reducing feelings of envy and dissatisfaction. It creates a positive atmosphere, improving our relationships and overall well-being.

Today let’s cultivate a heart of gratitude, recognizing that every good gift comes from God. And as we practice gratitude, may we inspire others to see the goodness of God in their lives as well.

Father, thank you for the countless blessings you have given us. May our gratitude glorify you and inspire others today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.