The Attitude of Gratitude: Developing a Thankful Heart

(From introduction by author:)
"The importance of this matter of gratitude can hardly be overstated. I have come to believe that there is nothing more becoming in a child of God than a grateful spirit. By the same token, there is probably nothing that makes a person more unattractive than the absence of a grateful spirit... When we choose the pathway of worship and giving thanks, especially in the midst of difficult circumstances, there is a fragrance, a radiance that issues forth out of our lives to bless the Lord and others. On the other hand, when we give in to whining, murmuring, and complaining, we end up on destructive slide that ultimately leads to bitterness and broken relationships... Like a poisonous vapor, this subtle sin is polluting our lives, our homes, our churches, and our society. A grateful man or woman will be a breath of fresh air in a world contaminated by bitterness and discontentment."