Lifeline Today
Monday August 31
Be Thankful
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15 (NKJV)

If life must be lived prosperously and satisfactorily, it must be lived thankfully. A man of wisdom said, “There are three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems and ingratitude for today’s blessing.” Count your blessing at every given opportunity.

Take time today to reflect on all you must be thankful for. Take time to think, and you will undoubtedly thank God more. Dwight L. Moody said, “Be humble or you’ll stumble.” There is a close relationship between pride and ingratitude for a proud man is seldom grateful; he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves. When you live a life of gratitude, you are on the path of greatness because great people are always grateful. Thankful words do not cost much, yet they accomplish so much. This is your day.

Wisdom Fountain: "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others."
Prayer: Father, as this month draws to a close, I come with a heart full of gratitude. Thank You for the gift of life and for preserving me and my loved ones from the first day of this month until this very moment. Thank You for Your provision, Your daily protection, and the unseen battles You have fought on my behalf. I am grateful for the moments of joy, the victories celebrated, and even the challenges that stretched and strengthened my faith. Where I fell short or felt weary, Your grace was sufficient, and Your mercies carried me through. As I step into a new season, renew my heart, clear my path, and fill my mind with peace in Jesus’ name.