Is There A Difference Between Thankfulness And Gratitude?

We must "not be wise" in our "own eyes." Moving in Trusting-Faith means that we must stop trusting in our own reasoning, intellect, education, abilities, talents, experience, etc., and "acknowledge him" in everything we do. The word "acknowledge" is the Hebrew word "yada," which means to know very intimately, just as "Adam knew Eve, his wife, and she conceived" (Genesis 4:1 NIV).

The only viable choice we have to make to live and prosper in health is to turn away from self and turn to Jesus, remembering that He is ever-present, continually loving, caring, and providing all that is needed. When we entirely rely on the Lord to handle any situation, He will make our crooked "paths" straight, and remove any obstacles, as we journey through life. He doesn't promise that life will be easy and without problems. When we learn to trust Him completely:

"This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." (Proverbs 3:8 NIV)

Gratitude to God does not happen overnight. It takes a lifetime of daily practice to master it. Every relevant study shows change occurs slowly. However, it can take just a few months of continuous practice for the most significant benefits of gratitude to appear. Cultivating gratitude is a skill. God gives us 86,400 seconds each day to practice gratitude! Now is the time to begin! Let us give Him thanks with a grateful heart!

**Adapted from "The Neuroscience of Gratitude and How It Affects Anxiety & Grief" by Madhuleena Roy Chowdhury – www.PositivePsychology.com 7/12/2021