Finding Grace in Every Verse: The Biblical Essence of Gratitude, Blessings, and Thankfulness

<p>Amid life&rsquo;s ever-changing landscape, where days can shift from radiant sunrises to stormy nights, the Word of God remains a constant light source.</p> <p>Every page, verse, and phrase in the Bible is a testament to His eternal love and a reminder to live with a heart brimming with gratitude. After all, the essence of thankfulness isn&rsquo;t just reserved for moments of overt blessings but can be found even in life&rsquo;s subtlest whispers.</p> <p>The Bible reminds us more than 365 times to release our worries and to &ldquo;Cast your cares on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken&rdquo; (Psalm 55:22).</p> <p>What exactly is a &ldquo;care&rdquo;&rsquo;? A &lsquo;care&rsquo; refers to any overwhelming weight or concern that distracts us and shifts our focus away from God. However, by reflecting on the blessings in our lives, recalling God&rsquo;s past deeds, and holding onto His promises for the future, we can realign our focus squarely on the majestic presence of God.</p> <p>I am a big proponent of counting blessings; for the past 16 years, I have written a gratitude list as part of my daily routine. I have added daily Bible time to read through topics or entire books. I am in the Gospel of John right now with the help of a local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bsfinternational.org/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Bible Study Fellowship</a>&nbsp;class.</p> <p>With the internet, we can delve into the Scriptures and what they mean. One of my favorite reference websites has been&nbsp;<a href="http://enduringword.com/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Enduring Word</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/flourish-inc/finding-grace-in-every-verse-the-biblical-essence-of-gratitude-blessings-and-thankfulness-1770849f5346">Read More</a></p>