Beginning With Gratitude

Greetings to all. As we begin this week, let us launch into the week with appreciation.

Let us start this week with gratitude. Too often, we start the day with unrealistic expectations that leave us disappointed. Instead, cherish each moment and strive to be a blessing.

Luke 6:35–36 (GW)

35Rather, love your enemies, help them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward. You will be the children of the Most High God. After all, he is kind to unthankful and evil people.

36Be merciful as your Father is merciful. 

Lesson: Kindness and gratitude are what God demands from us as Children of the Most High. Although showing kindness and thankfulness may feel radical, it is vital that we recognize every blessing, appreciate all we have, be kind even to the unthankful, and start each day believing nothing is owed to us.