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| The Grace of Gratitude By Billy Graham “It is good to give thanks to the Lord.” —Psalm 92:1, NKJV The Pilgrim Fathers who landed at Plymouth in America in 1620 knew nothing of the bountiful prosperity that so many people enjoy today. During that first long winter, seven times as many graves were made for the dead as homes were built for the living. Seed, imported from England, failed to grow, and a ship that was to bring food and relief brought thirty-five more mouths to feed, but not an ounce of provisions. They caught fish, hunted wild fowl and venison. They had a little English meal and some Indian corn. Yet their lives were marked by a spirit of constant thankfulness. On one occasion William Brewster, rising from a scanty Plymouth dinner of clams and water, gave thanks to God “for the abundance of the sea and the treasures hid in the sand.” According to today’s standards, they had little; but they possessed a sense of great gratitude. Gratitude is one of the greatest Christian graces; ingratitude, one of the most vicious sins. Ask God to open your eyes to all the blessings He has bestowed on you, and to give you a fresh spirit of gratitude—not just at this season of the year, but always.  Hope for TodayAn ungrateful heart minimizes God’s blessings and focuses on what is not provided. The grace of gratitude is that we no longer see what is lacking and, instead, are in awe that we’ve been given so much. | ||
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| Q: How can I be thankful when I’m going through a hard time? | ||
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| Devotion text from Hope for Each Day with Billy Graham, © Billy Graham, published by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Bible translation used with permission. | ||
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