Practicing Gratitude

In the book of Genesis, chapter 3, we find the familiar story of Adam and Eve. They were deceived by the serpent and ate of the forbidden fruit. They focused on the one thing they couldn't have instead of focusing on the rest of Eden that God had made for them. 

I feel like this story is seen in the lives after Adam and Eve and in the lives of people today. 

Let's trust and honor God. Let's not get so focused on what we don't have that we are not appreciative of the people in our lives and all that God has give us. 

We have the armor of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit to guide us. Let's not desire something of this world more than we desire God. He is worth far more. 

“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ (Mark 12:29, 30 NIV)

"Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." (Psalm 37:4 NIV)