Gratitude Offering

Thanksgiving...
the word actually makes me think of its real meaning of offering gratitude. How do we do that? We've all heard that "gratitude is an attitude." Yet, attitudes are invisible in and of themselves. It is when they are manifested visibly that they are truly revealed. What does that revelation look like? I believe the closest attributes to Christ that we can emulate is the fruit of the Spirit:  Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, and Self-Control. If we have grateful hearts to offer appreciation to God and others in our lives, then won't these attributes be exhibited in our lives? Why not examine our ACTIONS to see if they bear out sincere thankfulness, rather than griping, grumbling, complaining, negativity, fussiness, pessimism, entitlement, and ingratitude!? I, for one, have some areas that need to be surrendered to God for a new perspective of contentment and gratitude! How about you?

Happy and Blessed and Thankful Thanksgiving!
Tootles,
Turtle Girl (& Barney-Turkey)