Thankfulness has a way of rewiring the brain.

• It interrupts thoughts of self and moodiness.
• It begins to quiet an overwhelmed heart.
• It intentionally snatches attention from problems and criticism and refocuses it on the good-or, at least on how God is working in all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes (Rom. 8:28).

Thankfulness disarms jealousy and cultivates contentment. When directed toward the Lord, it profoundly reorients us away from imagining this world is all there is and reminds us that life is a gift from a gracious God to be celebrated and stewarded with gladness.

Society may joke about how difficult thanksgiving is because we gather with family and may see the weaknesses, differences, and old frustrations with one another.

This may ring true for some, but choosing to look at family and friends through the lens of gratitude- seeing and saying aloud the good that we experience-makes a world of difference.

Thanksgiving is a bit of godly "soul code" that has the power to heal our operating system and our relationships if we embrace it; and, when empowered by the Holy Spirit, it lifts our eyes and hearts out of the mundane and into profound wonder as we marvel at God and His incredible graciousness toward us.



Dann Farrelly

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